Muhyiddin will not defend Bersatu presidency

BERSATU AGM | Bersatu co-founder and president Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that he will not be defending his position in the upcoming party election.

This was announced during his address at the Bersatu national delegates conference in Shah Alam today.

"The time has come for me to hand over the party's leadership," said Muhyiddin towards the end of his address.

"I will not defend my president's post in the party election that will be held before the end of next year."

His announcement was met with surprise by many delegates, who immediately urged him to reconsider.

According to Muhyiddin, his decision was made in order to give an opportunity for a new line-up to take over Bersatu's leadership.

He advised Bersatu leaders to engage in discussions to ensure that all of the party's experienced figures will have a role to play.

"This (discussion) is important so we can better unite the strength in our party in the future," he added.

In his final words to the delegates, Muhyiddin shared a parting advice, "take care of this party well".

Bersatu permanent chairperson Suhaimi Abdullah, who presided over the general assembly, later noted calls from delegates for Muhyiddin to withdraw his intention.

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