Perak DAP vice-chairperson Abdul Aziz Bari’s open declaration that he intends to contest the Tambun parliamentary seat in the next general election has prompted Perak Amanah Youth to urge all quarters to respect the ongoing negotiations.

"Public statements that are personal in nature should be avoided out of respect for the negotiation process in order to preserve harmony and any issue should be brought officially to the committee," said its chief Khairol Najib Hashim.