Battle of ex-allies: Azmin tells Kit Siang to observe political distancing

Lim Kit Siang and Azmin Ali, who were once allies in Pakatan Harapan, now find themselves in each other's crosshairs.

The DAP veteran drew first blood when he castigated the senior minister over his remark that state governments which do not re-open their economies in accordance with the conditional movement control order risked legal repercussions.

Without mincing words, he described Azmin's (above) explanation that he was not threatening but reminding state governments on the importance of cooperating with the federal government as...