Umno leaders in govt must resign immediately, says analyst

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PETALING JAYA: Umno’s decision to retract support for Muhyiddin Yassin as the prime minister means that all party leaders and MPs holding positions in the government must resign immediately, according to an analyst.

Universiti Malaya’s (UM) Awang Azman Pawi said this included those holding ministerial positions and even heads of GLCs.

“If they fail to comply, it means that they are breaching the mandate of the Umno general assembly delegates and that of the Supreme Council.

“This will surely lead to disciplinary action, including immediate sackings, should they continue to defy the party’s orders,” he told FMT, adding that many were expected to fall in line with the party’s decision.

Awang Azman added that those who decide to continue backing Muhyiddin as prime minister were expected to leave the party and join Bersatu.

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