Split in Arau Umno over Azlan Man as state party chief
KANGAR: A split has developed in Umno’s Arau division after divisional leader Shahidan Kassim was replaced as state party leader yesterday by Azlan Man. The division’s deputy chief Salim Dahaman said the grassroots would continue to support Shahidan, who was removed as Perlis Umno leader yesterday by party president Ahmad…
KANGAR: A split has developed in Umno’s Arau division after divisional leader Shahidan Kassim was replaced as state party leader yesterday by Azlan Man.
The division’s deputy chief Salim Dahaman said the grassroots would continue to support Shahidan, who was removed as Perlis Umno leader yesterday by party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Bernama reported.
Salim was quoted as saying: “Shahidan should continue leading Perlis Umno based on his contributions in helping Umno win two (out of three) parliamentary seats and 10 state seats in the 14th general election (in 2018) which led to the formation of the Barisan Nasional government in Perlis.”
The division’s Puteri wing also rejected the appointment of Azlan to replace Shahidan Kassim, and urged Zahid to reinstate Shahidan.Powered by Streamlyn
However the division’s Youth wing welcomed Azlan’s appointment and hoped it would open a new chapter in Perlis politics. — Free Malaysia Today