PBSU Youth Leader Raises Concerns Over Election Results
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PETALING JAYA: A Bersatu Youth leader, Faiz Rahmad, has questioned whether outside influences may have affected the recent election results, calling for a full review and raising concerns over the election committee’s unusual decision to allow objections before the results were announced.
Election Controversies
Faiz, the assistant secretary of Bersatu Youth, pointed out several issues, including the sudden disqualification of the Beaufort division without any reason given, and the last-minute increase in the number of delegates in the Kalabakan division from 50 to over 180 without prior notice.
Unfair Process
Faiz expressed concerns over the process, stating, “How could anyone object to the results without knowing the vote count or winners? This has raised doubts about the election’s fairness and process.”
Seeking Answers
Faiz said the Bersatu Youth leadership is seeking answers from the election committee, as party members have the right to full transparency and accountability.
Principles of Fairness and Honesty
Faiz emphasized the importance of upholding the principles of fairness and honesty, stating, “Party leaders must ensure that no outside influences affected the results, and Bersatu must stick to its principles.”
Election Results
The party’s election committee announced that Gombak Setia assemblyman Hilman Idham was elected as the new Bersatu Youth chief, receiving 1,888 votes to beat Bersatu Youth’s permanent chairman Akmal Zahin Zainal Zahir, who garnered 1,718 votes.
Initial Reports
Earlier, reports suggested that Akmal had unofficially won the Bersatu Youth chief position, defeating Hilman with a margin of 76 votes, according to the wing’s vote-counting centre, which initially revealed 2,432 votes for Akmal and 2,356 for Hilman.
Conclusion
Faiz’s concerns over the election results and process have raised questions about the integrity of the elections. The party’s leadership must ensure transparency and accountability to maintain the trust of its members.
FAQs
- When did the Bersatu Youth elections take place?
- Who was elected as the new Bersatu Youth chief?
- What is the difference in the reported vote count between the initial report and the final result?
- What are the main concerns raised by Faiz Rahmad?
Answer: The article does not specify the exact date of the election.
Answer: Gombak Setia assemblyman Hilman Idham
Answer: 76 votes
Answer: Unfair process, sudden disqualification of the Beaufort division, and an increase in the number of delegates in the Kalabakan division without prior notice.