Thanks but no thanks, Khairy tells PAS veep on Perikatan offer

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KUALA LUMPUR – Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has turned down an offer to join Perikatan Nasional (PN), saying his loyalty rests with Umno.

However, Khairy expressed his gratitude to PAS vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for offering him a spot in any party within PN, Berita Harian reported.

Despite the offer, the former Rembau MP asserted that he will remain with his current party.

Samsuri, who is also Terengganu menteri besar, had earlier said that PN and PAS were more than willing to accept Khairy should he be ousted from Umno, giving him the liberty to choose any party within the coalition.

He also said that Khairy is a “great” and “open-minded” leader, and was able to carry out his responsibilities with excellence.

Khairy, meanwhile, posted a Facebook story declaring his continued loyalty to Umno.

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