Tok Mat keeps his Rembau Umno division chief post, uncontested

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has defended his Rembau Umno division chief post after winning uncontested in party elections.

Negeri Sembilan Umno liaison committee secretary Mustafa Salim said Mohamad (above) was unchallenged after nominations were closed three days ago.

“Also, Jelebu Umno division chief Jalaluddin Alias and Tampin Umno division chief Mohd Isam Mohd Isa both won unopposed for their respective posts.

“Their uncontested victory is due to their frequent forays to the grassroots, so there was no competition, and besides, they have vast experience in politics,” Mustafa told Bernama yesterday.

He also confirmed his and Seremban Umno division vice-chief Mazalan Maarop’s candidacies for the Seremban Umno division chief post.

Mustafa said Palong assemblyperson Mustapha Nagoor and former Jempol MP Lilah Yasin would be vying for the Jempol Umno division chief post, which was formerly held by Mohd Salim Mohd Sharif, who has had his Umno membership suspended for six years.

March 18 for the top Umno elections

Meanwhile, the Kuala Pilah Umno division chief post will be a contest between Juasseh assemblyperson Ismail Lasim and vice-chief Khairolnezam Shaari, while the Port Dickson Umno division chief post will witness incumbent Mohd Faizal Ramli taking on challenger Bagan Pinang assemblyperson Hairuddin Abu Bakar, Mustafa said.

Also, Rasah Umno division chief Hasim Rusdi will defend his post against two challengers, former state Umno Youth chief Mohd Helmy Din and Hanizam Abd Razak.

Umno elections began on Feb 1 and will run until March 18 with branch polls for committees, Wanita, Youth and Puteri Wings slated from Feb 1 to 26.

The divisional elections for the Wanita, Youth and Puteri Committees will be held simultaneously nationwide on March 11.

The Umno divisional delegates meeting and elections, along with the election for Umno Supreme Council members, will be held simultaneously throughout the country on March 18.

- Bernama

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