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Free Malaysia Today
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Ex-MACC chief will be an asset for Umno, says Puad
It was reported on Saturday that Dzulkifli Ahmad had officially joined Umno, through the Merbau Kudong branch under the Tasek Gelugor division. (File pic) PETALING JAYA : An Umno leader says former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad could be an asset to the party, particularly by providing checks and balances. Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said Dzulkifli joined the party through the regular process, without involving top-level negotiations. 'He dealt with the branch and division chiefs directly (with respect to his application to join Umno). He's starting from the bottom, not using Umno as a transit. 'There was no red carpet and no promise of any positions. No big fuss,' he said in a Facebook post. Puad previously said that one of Umno's biggest mistakes was 'spoiling' Tengku Zafrul Aziz by giving him the red-carpet treatment. His comment followed Tengku Zafrul's decision to quit as an Umno member, and his plans to join PKR instead. Puad said Umno was happy to have Dzulkifli join the party, describing him as an asset who could help the party with issues of legislation, anti-corruption, and transparency. It was reported on Saturday that Dzulkifli had officially joined Umno, through the Merbau Kudong branch under the Tasek Gelugor division. Dzulkifli said he was joining as an ordinary member and that he had chosen Umno because of its past dominance. He also said he hoped to bring 'a new breath of life' to the Malay-based party. Speculation was rife that Dzulkifli would contest the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary seat during the 15th general election in 2022, but the rumours never materialised. He was appointed MACC chief on Aug 1, 2016 and resigned in May 2018 after Pakatan Harapan formed the government following its victory in the 14th general election.
Daily Express
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Ex-MACC chief will be an asset for Umno, says Puad
Published on: Monday, June 16, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: It was reported on Saturday that Dzulkifli Ahmad had officially joined Umno, through the Merbau Kudong branch under the Tasek Gelugor division. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: An Umno leader says former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad could be an asset to the party, particularly by providing checks and balances. Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said Dzulkifli joined the party through the regular process, without involving top-level negotiations. Advertisement 'He dealt with the branch and division chiefs directly (with respect to his application to join Umno). He's starting from the bottom, not using Umno as a transit. 'There was no red carpet and no promise of any positions. No big fuss,' he said in a Facebook post. Puad previously said that one of Umno's biggest mistakes was 'spoiling' Tengku Zafrul Aziz by giving him the red-carpet treatment. His comment followed Tengku Zafrul's decision to quit as an Umno member, and his plans to join PKR instead. Puad said Umno was happy to have Dzulkifli join the party, describing him as an asset who could help the party with issues of legislation, anti-corruption, and transparency. It was reported on Saturday that Dzulkifli had officially joined Umno, through the Merbau Kudong branch under the Tasek Gelugor division. Dzulkifli said he was joining as an ordinary member and that he had chosen Umno because of its past dominance. He also said he hoped to bring 'a new breath of life' to the Malay-based party. Speculation was rife that Dzulkifli would contest the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary seat during the 15th general election in 2022, but the rumours never materialised. He was appointed MACC chief on Aug 1, 2016 and resigned in May 2018 after Pakatan Harapan formed the government following its victory in the 14th general election. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Ex-MACC chief Dzulkifli Ahmad joins Umno
Published on: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 Text Size: BUTTERWORTH: Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad has officially joined Umno, submitting his membership form in a brief ceremony in Sungai Dua today. The Penang native said he took his time before entering politics, wanting to assess things carefully. Advertisement 'I feel the time is right. What matters most to me is continuing to serve the people of Tasek Gelugor, regardless of race or religion,' Harian Metro reported. Dzulkifli, now an ordinary member with no formal pact with party leaders or voters, said he chose Umno to help revive the once-dominant Malay party and offer it a fresh start. He had previously hinted at joining politics during the 15th General Election in 2022, with speculation he would contest in Tasek Gelugor although it never materialised. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Ex-MACC chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad joins Umno
BUTTERWORTH: Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad has joined Umno, reports said. 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.
Free Malaysia Today
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Ex-MACC chief joins Umno
Dzulkifli Ahmad was appointed MACC chief on Aug 1, 2016 and resigned in May 2018 after PH formed the government following its victory in the 14th general election. (File pic) PETALING JAYA : Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad has officially joined Umno. Dzulkifli handed over his membership form to Merbau Kudong Umno chief Ramli Daud during a brief ceremony in Sungai Dua, Butterworth, in Penang, last night, Utusan Malaysia reported. 'I feel the time has come for me to be active in the party. That is why I submitted my membership form to become an Umno member,' he was quoted as saying. 'God willing, I will continue my efforts to help the people in Tasek Gelugor, which I had previously done through my own personal capacity and during my time in office.' Dzulkifli said he was joining as an ordinary member and that he chose Umno because of its past dominance. He said he hoped to bring 'a new breath of life' to the Malay-based party. Dzulkifli had been rumoured to contest the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary seat during the 15th general election (GE15) in 2022, but the speculation never materialised. He was appointed MACC chief on Aug 1, 2016 and resigned in May 2018 after Pakatan Harapan formed the government following its victory in the 14th general election (GE14).
