Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob said he is considering retirement and might not contest in the 14th general election as he has had a long three decades in politics, reports Berita Harian Online.

"I have been in politics for many years, it may be time to retire," he said when met after opening the Ketereh Umno divisional AGM in Kelantan today.

However, Adnan said, he may have to hold off from stepping down as there seem to be no suitable candidates to fill his shoes as MB yet.

Also present were Ketereh Umno chief Annuar Musa and the division's Youth chief Mohd Azam Ismail.

The daily's online article quoted him as saying that whatever the case, he would leave it up to the Umno central leadership to decide on his fate, though in the meantime he would continue to work to strengthen the Malay party in Pahang and across the nation.

Adnan is also reported as saying that he hoped the political situation, which saw political rivals stripping each other 'naked' by using personal issues, would not be the culture of Umno members.

"In my view, the matter (of embarrassing your opponents) will never end, once begun.

"But it is up to the individuals. If we hold fast to religious beliefs, we won't do such things," he said.

Yesterday, Adnan shocked the Pahang legislative assembly when he suddenly took off his shoes and lifted his left leg to his face.

Adnan then proceeded to place a pen between his toes while his leg was raised and demanded whether members in the house could do the same, according to a report by Sin Chew Daily.

"Can you do this 'pen between the toes' action?" he reportedly demanded from across the floor.

The menteri besar pulled off the bizarre stunt to make a point that he was in perfect health, after rumours surfaced to the contrary.

"Throughout my almost 18 years as menteri besar and 30 years as state assemblyperson, my health has been very good, but recently there have been accusations that I'm suffering from poor health," he was quoted as saying.

Adnan said he was puzzled by such rumours and assured the assembly that he was in good health.