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The Star
7 days ago
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- The Star
More Bersatu leaders should speak up on everyday issues, not just Muhyiddin, says Chegubard
PORT DICKSON: Port Dickson Bersatu is denying claims that it wants party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to make way for his deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Its division head Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, said his team supported Muhyiddin, who had a proven track record. "In one of the motions endorsed during our meeting on Sunday (July 6), we merely asked the president to empower more leaders to speak on people-related issues. "We did not at any point suggest that Muhyiddin should make way for Hamzah," he told reporters at the party office here. Badrul said the division also proposed that party vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Radzi Jidin, who is an academic and had worked in universities abroad, to also speak on issues instead of leaving it to Muhyiddin alone. "What we want is the party and more of its leaders at all levels to be more visible rather than remain silent. "Have there been any roadshows, press conferences or sharing of info on issues affecting the rakyat by us?" he asked, adding that the party should deal with people-related issues more effectively. He said his team wanted more leaders to speak up on any weaknesses of the unity government, which he said has been grappling with a host of issues such as the implementation of the expanded sales and service tax, e-invoicing and the increasing cost of living. It was previously reported that the division had suggested for the power transition plan be implemented immediately, granting the deputy president a significant role in day-to-day operations and representing the party in talks with other leaders. Negri Sembilan Bersatu later reiterated its support for Muhyiddin to continue leading the party. Its chief Hanifah Abu Baker expressed the state liaison committee's unwavering support for Muhyiddin to lead Perikatan Nasional in the upcoming 16th General Election. Several other party leaders also came out in support of Muhyiddin.
The Star
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PD Bersatu members dispute claim of unanimous leadership transition motion
PORT DICKSON: A group of members from Port Dickson Bersatu are disputing claims that a motion adopted by the division for a leadership transition plan was made unanimously. Vice-chairman Mohd Shuhazlan Ali questioned the validity of the decision, noting that about 60 members were either not invited or refused to attend the division's annual general meeting on Sunday (July 6). "How can the division propose that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin takes up the role of adviser when he had received the mandate from members to be president only last year? "As far as we are concerned, that so-called decision was proposed by one individual purely for cheap publicity and did not reflect grassroots sentiment," he said at a press conference. Mohd Shuhazlan, despite being elected to his position, did not receive an invitation to the AGM. "I was probably not invited as I had questioned and lodged a police report regarding division matters on June 9," he added. On Sunday, Port Dickson Bersatu had passed a motion calling for a leadership power transition to enable the party to be more proactive in addressing issues affecting the people. The motion proposed that deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin be given the president's powers to perform his duties as Opposition leader more effectively. The division suggested that the power transition plan be implemented immediately, granting the deputy president a significant role in day-to-day operations and representation in talks with other leaders. However, Negri Sembilan Bersatu later reiterated its support for Muhyiddin to continue leading the party. State chief Hanifah Abu Baker expressed the state liaison committee's unwavering support for Muhyiddin to lead Perikatan Nasional in the upcoming 16th general election. Shuhazlan stated that the narrative to replace Muhyiddin as president was not new. "The move started before the party election last year and has gained momentum with the unity government seen to be grappling with issues. "The only difference is that previously, such talk was attributed to internal sources but this time it comes as a motion from a branch," he explained. Shuhazlan argued that there was no justification to replace Muhyiddin, as he has proven to be a credible and popular leader. Asked if it was true that he had been suspended by the division, Mohd Shuhazlan said he had not received any letter indicating so.
The Star
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Negri Sembilan Bersatu reaffirms support for Muhyiddin Yassin as party leader
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Bersatu has reiterated its support for its president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, to continue leading the party. In a statement, state chief Hanifah Abu Baker also expressed the state liaison committee's unwavering support for Muhyiddin to lead Perikatan Nasional in the upcoming 16th general election. "Our support aligns with the decision agreed upon during Bersatu's annual general assembly in 2024, which acknowledged Tan Sri Muhyiddin's important role as a credible, experienced, and integrity-driven figure who can continue to strengthen the party and our struggle," he stated. Hanifah noted that the state body has been actively strengthening the party machinery at all levels. He emphasized that unity, commitment, and unwavering loyalty to the leadership are vital for the party to face future challenges and effectively represent the people's voices. "Muhyiddin is not only a leader but a symbol of stability who consistently advocates for issues concerning the people. Therefore, it is our collective responsibility to defend his leadership and further strengthen unity within Bersatu and Perikatan," he added. His statement followed a motion passed unanimously by the Port Dickson Bersatu division, calling for a leadership power transition to enable the party to be more proactive in addressing issues affecting the people. The motion, filed by the Kg Bagan Pinang branch during the division's annual general meeting on Sunday (July 6), proposed a power transition plan that would allow deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin to assume the president's powers to perform his duties as Opposition leader more effectively. The division suggested that the power transition plan be implemented now, giving the deputy president an important role in the day-to-day operations and representation in talks with other leaders. According to the division, Muhyiddin could be appointed as an adviser, where he would continue to play a significant role in preparing the party for GE16.
