Purge: Bersatu sacks deputy president Hamzah, 16 others

Bersatu's disciplinary body has sacked 17 members effective today, including party deputy president Hamzah Zainudin.

According to a notice sighted by Malaysiakini, the disciplinary council chairperson Radzi Manan said Hamzah (above) was dismissed because he had allegedly contravened Clause 9.1.4 of the party's constitution.

However, Radzi did not mention the Larut MP's specific offence.

"Please take note that this notice takes effect immediately.

"However, you can submit an appeal to the disciplinary council for consideration within 14 days from the date of this notice," he said.

Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali, in a statement, confirmed the membership termination.

He said the disciplinary board had notified the party's supreme council of its decision to sack Hamzah according to Clause 22.5 of the Bersatu constitution.

In another statement, Azmin warned party members they could face disciplinary action if they attend any meeting or rally hosted by those terminated by the disciplinary board.

“It is reminded that it is an offence for any party member to act in concert with any individual or party that is acting contrary to the party constitution and make uncouth remarks that tarnish the party’s reputation,” he said.

The decision came at the height of an internal power struggle between Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and Hamzah.

Malaysiakini learned that Bersatu has also taken similar action against 16 other party leaders and lawmakers, many of whom are known to be aligned with Hamzah.

Based on information shared with the media by a Bersatu insider, they include Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, whom the party disciplinary body had suspended last year for allegedly violating the party constitution and its Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Others are Bersatu supreme council member Zulkifli Bujang, Gerik MP Fathul Huzir Ayob, Azahari Hassan (Padang Rengas), Malacca opposition leader Dr Yadzil Yaakub, Sungai Manik assemblyperson Zainol Fadzi Paharudin, Sabah Bersatu secretary Yunus Nurdin, and Larut Bersatu division chief Hassundi Hamzah.

Dungun Bersatu division chief Abdul Aziz Ismail, Selayang youth chief Ahmad Nasir Mid, Tangga Batu Bersatu chief Ramlan Meon, Teluk Intan chief Kamaruddin Majid, Gopeng chief Ahmad Ishak, Tapah chief Yunus Yusop, Sabah Young Women’s chief Nabila Norsahar, and Hulu Langat information chief Shafiq Abdul Halim were also sacked under Clause 9.1.4.

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