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Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has stepped down from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's Supreme Leadership Council, citing the need to concentrate on his gubernatorial duties with less than a year remaining in his term.
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Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, a prominent Umno Supreme Council member, has announced his departure from the party days before the Johor state election, highlighting deepening divisions within the coalition.
Former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has dismissed suggestions that personal disappointment over his son's failure to secure a candidacy prompted his dramatic resignation, characterising his exit as a deliberate move to alert senior party figures.
Parti Wawasan Negara has unveiled its central leadership line-up featuring Hamzah Zainudin and Rais Yatim in key positions, assembling seasoned politicians and professionals.
The Registrar of Societies has formally confirmed PN's leadership transition, establishing Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar as chairman with authority over all coalition activities and meetings.