Malaysia

Dr Mahathir, 12 others quit Pejuang

This, after party decides to cut ties with Gerakan Tanah Air

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 11 Feb 2023 9:46AM

Dr Mahathir, 12 others quit Pejuang
A notice announcing former Pejuang chairman Tun Dr Mahathir’s (pic) exit from the party along with 12 other members was uploaded on Facebook by former Pejuang deputy president Datuk Marzuki Yahya yesterday. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes file pic, February 11, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Former Pejuang chairman Tun Dr Mahathir announced his exit from the party along with 12 other members yesterday.

In a notice to Pejuang secretary-general Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah, they said the decision was made following the party’s decision to cut ties with Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA).

“Pejuang’s decision to cut ties with GTA directly disqualifies us from remaining as members as we intend to continue the struggle on the GTA platform.

“For us, the goal of GTA’s struggle is to unite Malay parties, non-governmental organisations, and individuals who are principled and adhere to the struggle to defend religion, nation, and country.

“On this basis, we choose to continue the struggle through GTA,” read the notice signed by the 13 individuals.

The notice was uploaded on Facebook by former Pejuang deputy president Datuk Marzuki Yahya, who also signed the notice.

Pejuang was established by former prime minister Dr Mahathir in August 2020, and he resigned as chairman in December last year. – Bernama, February 11, 2023

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