KUALA LUMPUR – Umno man Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib expressed support for Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s leadership, despite the party’s decision to fully sever political ties with the prime minister and Perikatan Nasional government.
Ismail, who is the deputy housing and local government minister, expressed his support in a letter issued to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong today.
The Maran MP also shared the letter in a Facebook post, saying his move to back the prime minister and current government is due to “trust and responsibility towards race, religion and country”.
“As deputy housing and local government minister, I will continue to implement and serve as best as I can with cleanliness, efficiency, honesty and trustworthiness for the people, race, religion and country.”
Ismail also praised the king over his deep concern regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected the people and country.
His statement comes as Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told The Vibes that the party has a significant number of statutory declarations (SDs) that will prove the government has collapsed.
The Bagan Datuk MP said he is writing another letter to the Agong to submit an additional number of SDs featuring more Umno MPs withdrawing support for Muhyiddin and the PN administration.
He also warned party vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob of “consequences”, after the latter accompanied Muhyiddin during a live telecast of the prime minister’s special address earlier today. – The Vibes, August 4, 2021
