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Pejuang accepts Dr Mahathir stepping down as chair: Mukhriz

Ex-PM remains party member despite resignation, adds president

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 17 Dec 2022 8:14PM

Pejuang accepts Dr Mahathir stepping down as chair: Mukhriz
Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir (pic) believes Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who just resigned as party chairman, will continue to provide constructive and critical views on the country’s future. – Bernama pic, December 17, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Pejuang has accepted Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s decision to step down as chairman of the party. 

Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir said the party’s central executive council and members nationwide held Dr Mahathir’s services, thoughts, guidance, and leadership throughout his tenure as party chairman in high esteem. 

“We express our endless appreciation to Ayahanda Tun (Dr Mahathir). Only Allah SWT can repay his services to us,” he said in a statement here today.

It was reported earlier that Dr Mahathir had officially resigned as chairman of the party established in August 2020.

Meanwhile, Mukhriz said the party will continue Dr Mahathir’s struggles, legacy, and spirit for religion and the nation.

“Despite stepping down as chairman, Tun remains a member of Pejuang.

“We believe Tun will continue to give constructive and critical views on the future of Malaysia as an outstanding statesman,” he said. – Bernama, December 17, 2022

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