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New Straits Times
10 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Marang exit not tied to party presidency
BESUT: The resignation of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar as Marang Pas chief is unrelated to the party presidency, he said. Pas vice-president Samsuri explained that stepping aside, announced on June 15, was intended to allow new leadership to emerge in the division. "(The Marang chief position) does not belong to any individual. When the time comes, we must nurture new talent to take the reins," he said. He also dismissed any suggestion that Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was stepping down, citing the president's role in Pas' strongest-ever electoral performance. "There is no issue of (Abdul Hadi) stepping down... why, during such an excellent performance, should we entertain unnecessary speculation? This momentum must be maintained," he said. Samsuri said he remains focused on national responsibilities, including preparations for the 16th General Election. He made the remarks after visiting the family of Muhammad Mustaqim Rosde, one of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in the June 9 tour bus crash in Gerik. He also extended prayers for Abdul Hadi's recovery and said he was awaiting updates from the president's family.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Terengganu MB steps down as Marang Pas chief, to focus on GE16
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has stepped down as Marang Pas division chairman. According to a report by Sinar Harian, the Pas vice-president made the announcement during the division's 41st annual general assembly in Marang on Saturday. Samsuri said the decision was made to allow new leadership to continue the party's struggles. "I am stepping down as I believe it is time for other leaders to carry forward the party's mission. "Leadership does not belong to any one individual, it belongs to the party," he said. Marang Pas division deputy chairman Datuk Mohd Nor Hamzah was named the new chairman after winning the post uncontested. Meanwhile, Terengganu Pas committee member Hanafiah Mat told FMT that Samsuri is needed at the central level for a "major mission" in the 16th General Election (GE16). Hanafiah added that Samsuri will focus on helping Pas to increase its parliamentary seats in the next general election. "Full focus is needed on his role as vice-president in facing GE16 to reshape the national political landscape."
