Calls are growing within Bersatu for disciplinary action against Supreme Council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan following his public attack on party secretary-general Azmin Ali.
Wan Saiful said that Azmin was unfit to lead the party as long as the controversy surrounding a 2019 video, allegedly of the former minister engaging in homosexual acts, remained unresolved.
Johor Bersatu chairman Sharuddin Jamal said the matter should be promptly handled by the disciplinary board to preserve confidence in the party’s credibility.
“As a political organisation grounded in the principles of order and ethics, any breach of discipline or conduct that tarnishes the party’s image cannot be taken lightly.
“The disciplinary board must act swiftly to preserve the confidence of members and the public in the firmness and credibility of the party,” he said in a statement today.
Sharuddin also pledged Johor Bersatu’s full support for Muhyiddin Yassin to continue leading the party as well as Perikatan Nasional.
“We are confident that his capable, trustworthy, and visionary leadership will be able to steer the party through its current challenges and resolve the issues it is facing,” he added.
In Terengganu, state chief Razali Idris echoed the call, saying proceedings should be conducted transparently, fairly and in line with the existing rules to ensure that Bersatu remains strong and respected.
“Any delay or laxity in handling such issues will only damage the party’s integrity in the eyes of members and the public,” he said.
Razali also hit out at leaders making public statements that cast negative perceptions of Bersatu’s leadership.
“Any dissatisfaction or defence must be raised through the proper channels, namely proceedings before the disciplinary board, not through press conferences or open statements that weaken the party’s image,” he said.
