Dr Yadzil Yaakub Brushes Off Calls to Resign as Melaka Bersatu Chief
PETALING JAYA: Melaka Bersatu chief Dr Yadzil Yaakub has dismissed calls for him to resign following the suspension of the Jasin division he leads.
A natural response to competition
Yadzil, who is also the state opposition leader and Melaka Perikatan Nasional chief, argued that the "grassroots" quoted by FMT in a report last night may not represent the majority of Melaka Bersatu members. "It is natural for leaders not to please everyone," he said.
"This (call for his resignation) shows that I am doing something right. I am confident I have done my best, which has led to jealousy regarding my success and attempts to overthrow me," he told FMT.
A positive sign for the party
Yadzil highlighted that the "competition" for positions within Bersatu Melaka is a positive sign and shows that the party is still a preferred choice despite being the opposition in the state.
The crisis within
The FMT report had quoted a Melaka Bersatu grassroots leader as urging Yadzil to step down and suggesting that Mas Ermieyati Samsudin take over the position, following the suspension of Bersatu Jasin by the party’s Supreme Council last week.
New leadership on the horizon
Masjid Tanah MP Mas Ermieyati, who is also the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, is set to be the new Wanita Bersatu chief after its incumbent, Rina Harun, decided not to defend the post in the party elections next month.
The reasons behind the suspension
FMT previously reported that the Jasin division had been suspended after it allegedly failed to hold meetings. Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin confirmed the matter, stating that the division would now be managed and administered by the supreme council.
**Sources revealed that the suspension came after it was discovered that there were branches under the division that had failed to hold meetings despite claiming otherwise.
Conclusion
The calls for Yadzil to resign may be a sign of the party’s growing popularity, but it is also a challenge for him to prove his leadership. With the party set to elect new leaders next month, it remains to be seen if Yadzil will continue to lead the party or step down in favor of a new leader.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why was the Jasin division suspended?
A: The Jasin division was suspended after it allegedly failed to hold meetings, according to sources.
Q: Who is the new potential leader of the party?
A: Mas Ermieyati Samsudin is set to be the new Wanita Bersatu chief after Rina Harun decided not to defend the post in the party elections next month.
Q: What is the current status of the party’s leadership?
A: Dr Yadzil Yaakub is still the chief of Melaka Bersatu, but there are calls for him to step down after the suspension of the Jasin division.