There has been speculation of a feud between Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and his deputy, Hamzah Zainudin, although both have denied that their relationship has soured.
TUARAN: Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin will continue serving as leader of the opposition in the Dewan Rakyat, says Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin.
Muhyiddin, the Bersatu president, denied speculation that Hamzah would be replaced by vice-president Radzi Jidin, insisting that the status quo remains.
“No such thing. There’s no change,” he told reporters briefly after campaigning for PN’s candidate for Pantai Dalit in the Sabah state election.
Nineteen Bersatu MPs, including Muhyiddin, convened at the former prime minister’s home on Tuesday night for a high-profile meeting amid an apparent leadership tussle with Hamzah.
A viral letter calling for Hamzah’s removal as Bersatu deputy president and opposition leader made its rounds hours before the meeting was held, claiming he was behind moves that undermined the party leadership.
The letter, which was drafted to be signed off by a Bersatu elected representative or leader, proposed that Radzi, the Putrajaya MP, take over the role of opposition leader.
Muhyiddin later said all 18 MPs stated their backing for him as Bersatu president, while Sabak Bernam MP Kalam Salan said there were no discussions about replacing Hamzah as the opposition leader at the meeting.
Nonetheless, speculation continued to swirl as Muhyiddin had posted a video of Radzi leading the MPs, including Hamzah, in a short chant stating their support for the Bersatu president.
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