PAS Vice-President Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar Remains Coy About Resignation as Perikatan Nasional Treasurer
Reason for Resignation Remains Unclear
PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has remained coy about why he resigned as Perikatan Nasional (PN) treasurer, but says he is trying to do the right thing. Samsuri, the Terengganu menteri besar and Kemaman MP, quoted American basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar when asked to comment on his resignation.
“I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things but usually they make the difference between winning and losing,” he told FMT.
Surprise Resignation
Yesterday, Harakah Daily reported that Samsuri had submitted his letter of resignation as PN treasurer to the coalition’s management. The Islamic party’s mouthpiece reported that the resignation came as a surprise, as Samsuri was regarded as a key figure in the PN component.
Key Appointments in PN
This came after the PN Supreme Council confirmed several key appointments in the coalition during a meeting on Monday, with Bersatu leaders appointed to major posts in PN. Apart from confirming Azmin Ali’s appointment as the coalition’s secretary-general, PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin also announced the appointment of Mas Ermieyati Samsudin as the Wanita PN chief and Ahmad Faizal Azumu as information chief.
PAS Youth Chief’s Proposal
PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden previously proposed that PN appoint PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan as the coalition’s secretary-general, saying he was more senior and experienced than Azmin. Takiyuddin, the Kota Bharu MP, is also the PN chief whip.
Potential Prime Minister Candidate
Samsuri, on the other hand, is often touted as a potential prime minister candidate for PN – a recent hot-button issue among the coalition’s components. PAS spiritual adviser Hashim Jasin had challenged the notion that Muhyiddin should remain PN’s prime minister candidate after he said that a PAS leader should lead the coalition, citing its larger parliamentary representation and stronger grassroots network.
Opposition from Bersatu Leaders
This was opposed by several Bersatu leaders and Gerakan president Dominic Lau, who insisted that Muhyiddin should continue leading PN to face the next general election.
Conclusion
Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s resignation as Perikatan Nasional treasurer has raised questions about the reasons behind his decision. While he has remained coy about the reason, he has emphasized the importance of doing the right thing at the right time. The appointments made by the PN Supreme Council have also sparked debate among the coalition’s components, with some calling for a PAS leader to lead the coalition.
FAQs
Q: Why did Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar resign as Perikatan Nasional treasurer?
A: The reason for his resignation remains unclear, but he has emphasized the importance of doing the right thing at the right time.
Q: Who was appointed as the new secretary-general of Perikatan Nasional?
A: Azmin Ali was confirmed as the coalition’s secretary-general.
Q: Who is Takiyuddin Hassan?
A: Takiyuddin Hassan is the PAS secretary-general and Kota Bharu MP, who was proposed by PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden as a potential secretary-general of Perikatan Nasional.
Q: Who is Muhyiddin Yassin?
A: Muhyiddin Yassin is the chairman of Perikatan Nasional and former prime minister of Malaysia.