Ex-MACC chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad joins Umno
According to Utusan Malaysia, Dzulkifli submitted his membership form to Merbau Kudong Umno branch chief Mohd Ramli Daud during a ceremony in Sungai Dua last night.
"I believe the time is right for me to get involved in a political party. I've officially become an Umno member.
"I will continue my efforts to help the people of Tasek Gelugor, just as I have done before through my own initiative and office (Tan Sri Dzulkifli's Office or TSDZ).
"What matters most is continuing to serve the community here, regardless of race or religion," he was quoted as saying.
He said he chose Umno because of its historical significance and expressed hope of bringing a fresh perspective to the party.
"Umno needs to return as a unifying force for the Malay community and Malaysians as a whole," he said.
Dzulkifli had previously hinted at entering politics during the 15th General Election in 2022 and was widely speculated to contest the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary seat.
However, those rumours did not materialise.
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