KANGAR – Perlis Umno did not propose breaking away from the central leadership and will continue to be loyal, said Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim.
He said he did not have any problems with the top leadership and has close ties with Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“We (Perlis Umno) will continue to adhere to the earlier decision of the Umno Supreme Council, which was not to form any political cooperation with PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and DAP,” he said last night.
It was reported yesterday that Perlis Umno would break away from the central party leadership if it maintains the stand to end cooperation with Bersatu at the 2021 Umno annual general assembly (AGM), set to take place at the end of this month.
Meanwhile, Shahidan said Perlis Umno will continue to support the Perikatan Nasional government so as not to violate the agreement made by Umno during the formation of the PN government.
“I will support Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin because he is the PN government, and I will also cooperate with PAS, Bersatu and Gabungan Parti Sarawak because I am the Perikatan Nasional Backbencher’s Club chairman,” he said.
Shahidan also said for the time being, Perlis Umno will not put up any motions at the coming AGM as he has yet to receive any directive to do so from the central leadership. – Bernama, March 20, 2021
