Jafry is new Sabah Umno chairperson

Sukau assemblyperson Jafry Ariffin has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Sabah Umno liaison committee today.

Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the appointment of Jafry, who is also Sabah’s tourism, culture and environment minister, was agreed to by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in accordance with Clause 12.5 of the party’s constitution.

Asyraf also announced the appointment of Umno supreme council member Hasnol Ayub as the party’s deputy chairperson and Kalabakan Umno division chief Samasuddin Yusop as party secretary for Sabah.

“These appointments are to ensure the continuity of administration, strengthen party coordination, and organise Umno’s work in Sabah in a more structured and effective manner.

“Umno calls upon all party leaders and members to give their full support to this new leadership to ensure we can continue to serve the people and support the Sabah government,” he said.

The former Sabah Umno liaison committee chairperson, Bung Moktar Radin, passed away at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu last Friday. 

In a separate statement, Jafry thanked Zahid for entrusting the new leadership of the Sabah Umno Liaison Committee.

He said their main focus will be better party coordination, intensified grassroots work, and stronger public engagement.

"In the current political climate, our priority is to strengthen administration and build a Sabah that transcends political differences for the benefit of the people and future of the state," he said.

- Bernama

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