Rais Yatim’s political journey: From Umno rising star to royal controversy
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Rais left Umno and joined Semangat 46, the opposition party formed by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to challenge the dominance of the party he had once served.
From the original report
DR Rais Yatim has spent more than four decades moving through Malaysia's political corridors — rising in Umno, breaking away during one of the party's biggest crises, returning to the fold, and later becoming a voice on adat and constitutional matters.
But the veteran politician is now facing one of the most difficult moments of his public career after the Negeri Sembilan palace revoked two state honours previously awarded to him.
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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