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Balik Pulau Umno chief quits UPM post in latest spate of resignations

Datuk Shah Headan Ayoob Hussain Shah says move symbolic act of loyalty to party, Supreme Council

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 07 Aug 2021 9:00AM

Balik Pulau Umno chief quits UPM post in latest spate of resignations
Balik Pulau Umno chief Datuk Shah Headan Ayoob Hussain Shah says it is his responsibility as a member to follow and respect the decision made by the party. – Shah Headan Ayoob Hussain Shah Facebook pic, August 7, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Balik Pulau Umno chief Datuk Shah Headan Ayoob Hussain Shah joined several party mates in resigning from government-linked companies.

Shah Headan, in a letter posted on his Facebook page, said he is no longer a Universiti Putra Malaysia board member.

This decision is a symbolic act of loyalty to Umno and its Supreme Council, he added.

“Umno has made a resolution to withdraw support for the prime minister and Perikatan Nasional.

“With this, I announce my resignation. It is my responsibility as a party member to follow and respect the decision made by Umno.”

 

UMNO pusat telah membuat ketetapan untuk menarik sokongan kepada Perdana Menteri dan kerajaan Perikatan Nasional...

Posted by Shah Headan Ayoob Shah on Friday, August 6, 2021


Just yesterday, Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad stepped down as higher education minister.

Noraini, who is Parit Sulong MP, thanked the prime minister for her appointment, but said she will obey the directive issued by the Umno Supreme Council.

Boustead Plantation Bhd independent and non-executive director Abdul Aziz Julkarnain also resigned from his post to pursue other interests effective yesterday.

Boustead Plantation in a filing with Bursa Malaysia said the 43-year-old Sabah Umno Youth chief was appointed as a board member on September 1 last year.

On Tuesday, Umno’s Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah quit as energy and natural resources minister, after taking into consideration the party decision and stand.

“As an obedient and loyal member of Umno, I hereby resign as a federal cabinet member.

“My focus now is on my duty as Lenggong MP, and to assist in strengthening the party as it faces an increasingly challenging political situation.” – The Vibes, August 7, 2021

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