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Bersatu to Review Resignations Internally Before Action - Muhyiddin
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Bersatu to Review Resignations Internally Before Action - Muhyiddin

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin stated the party will internally review the resignations of several Supreme Council members, including the Perlis Menteri Besar.
  • He emphasized that all relevant information will be gathered and examined before any decisions or actions are taken.
  • Muhyiddin expressed confidence in Bersatu's continued strength despite these developments and cast his vote in the Johor state election.

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will internally review the resignations of several Supreme Council members, including Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah, to find an internal resolution, said party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

No, I am not following that matter. He resigned as a Supreme Council member, but he is still a Bersatu member. So I will get a full report on the actual situation.

โ€” Muhyiddin YassinAddressing the resignation of a Supreme Council member.

Muhyiddin stated that he will ensure all relevant information is collected and examined before any decisions or actions are taken. "No, I am not following that matter. He resigned as a Supreme Council member, but he is still a Bersatu member," he said, adding that he would obtain a full report on the actual situation.

Previously, Abu Bakar confirmed his resignation from the Bersatu Supreme Council to focus entirely on the administration of the Perlis state government. Marzita Mansor, a Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Sena and a state executive council member, also submitted her resignation letter last week.

Insya-Allah

โ€” Muhyiddin YassinResponding to a question about Bersatu's continued strength.

When asked if Bersatu would remain strong despite these developments, Muhyiddin expressed confidence in the party's resilience, stating, "Insya-Allah" (God willing).

I hope the voter turnout for the Johor state election today exceeds 70 percent even though heavy rain is hitting several districts this morning.

โ€” Muhyiddin YassinExpressing hope for high voter turnout in the Johor election.

Muhyiddin also cast his vote in the Johor state election at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sri Muar. He expressed his hope that the voter turnout for the Johor state election would exceed 70%, despite heavy rain in several districts on Saturday morning. He also thanked the Election Commission (SPR) staff for their dedicated service during the polling process.

Thank you to all the election officials who are carrying out their duties with full dedication.

โ€” Muhyiddin YassinAppreciating the work of election staff.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.