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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned on health grounds, abandoning his five-year term that was not due to expire until 2028. Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will assume interim leadership.
Johor UMNO's deputy chairman has underscored that building party leadership is a long-term endeavour requiring patience, skill development, and genuine dedication rather than shortcuts.
Andy Burnham, Manchester's influential mayor, has emerged as the frontrunner to lead Britain's Labour Party following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement, signalling a potential shift in the party's direction and leadership style.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has underscored that becoming a public figure or political celebrity does not automatically translate into securing the state's top executive position, stressing the paramount importance of royal endorsement.