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Perlis executive councilor resigns from Bersatu party post
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Perlis executive councilor resigns from Bersatu party post

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Perlis state executive councilor Megat Hashirat Hassan resigned from her position in the Arau division of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (Bersatu).
  • The resignation, effective August 10, was attributed to personal considerations and an assessment of the current party situation.
  • This follows earlier reports of the state Bersatu chairman and another executive councilor resigning from the party's Supreme Council.

Megat Hashirat Hassan, a state executive councilor in Perlis, has resigned from her position as a committee member of the Arau division of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (Bersatu).

The resignation, effective August 10, was confirmed by the state Bersatu Chairman and Menteri Besar, Abu Bakar Hamzah. In an official letter dated August 10, Megat stated that her decision was the most appropriate step after considering the current party developments and leadership direction. "This decision was made after considering current party developments and through due consideration. After assessing the situation and the current party leadership's direction, I feel that the decision to resign from the position is the most appropriate step," she stated in the letter.

This decision was made after considering current party developments and through due consideration. After assessing the situation and the current party leadership's direction, I feel that the decision to resign from the position is the most appropriate step.

โ€” Megat Hashirat HassanThe former committee member explained her reasons for resigning from her position within Bersatu Arau Division.

Megat emphasized that her decision was based on personal considerations. She expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her by the party leadership during her tenure. "This decision is based on my own stance and personal consideration, without denying the experience, cooperation, and trust that have been given throughout my service in Bersatu Arau Division. I express my highest appreciation and thanks to all the leadership and members of Bersatu Arau Division for all the cooperation given. I hope this decision can be accepted and noted by the party," she added.

This development follows previous reports indicating that Abu Bakar, along with another executive councilor, had resigned from the party's Supreme Council. Additionally, the Perlis Bersatu Secretary and a Senator had declared their departure from the party.

This decision is based on my own stance and personal consideration, without denying the experience, cooperation, and trust that have been given throughout my service in Bersatu Arau Division. I express my highest appreciation and thanks to all the leadership and members of Bersatu Arau Division for all the cooperation given. I hope this decision can be accepted and noted by the party.

โ€” Megat Hashirat HassanMegat Hashirat Hassan expressed gratitude and hope for acceptance of her resignation.
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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.