Hamzah declares war on Muhyiddin

 Former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin says he is now party president Muhyiddin Yassin’s biggest enemy.

Ex-Bersatu number two Hamzah Zainudin addressed a crowd of over 500 supporters at the Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya Clubhouse, Kuala Lumpur, today.

KUALA LUMPUR:

 Former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin has launched a blistering attack on party president Muhyiddin Yassin after being sacked by the disciplinary board yesterday.

Hamzah, at a gathering of over 500 supporters, said he still does not know why he was expelled from the party.

“What ‘ghost’ is haunting this party?

“I was once his (Muhyiddin’s) number one supporter. Today, I want to say that I am his number one enemy,” he said at the gathering, held at the Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya Clubhouse here today.

Hamzah said he had sacrificed a lot for Bersatu and the country.

“But you have unleashed your hired hounds on me. I am your biggest enemy now,” he said.

“Muhyiddin, you asked for my help, and I gave it. You asked me to contribute, even with my own money — and I did. All for the struggle, because I know that true struggle demands sacrifice.”

Former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin being surrounded by supporters at the gathering today in Kuala Lumpur.

‘Rise with me’

Hamzah also apologised to party members, saying he would not be returning as he has no desire to file an appeal against his sacking to Bersatu.

“I want to see a better future. We need a reset. We want to build this nation,” he said, calling for his “friends” to support him in the cause.

Hamzah is among 17 Bersatu leaders sacked from the party yesterday amid a leadership tussle between him and Muhyiddin.

Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali had said the disciplinary board revoked Hamzah’s membership after finding that he had violated Clause 9.1.4 of the party’s constitution, which requires members to comply with its constitution, code of ethics and code of conduct.

Hamzah had been summoned to appear before the board following complaints that he attempted to sabotage the party’s 2025 annual general assembly and had undermined the leadership.

He had missed the disciplinary board hearing on Thursday as he was in Sydney, Australia.

Hamzah’s private secretary Ahmad Ikhwan Fadhli said he was already overseas when he received the notice on Feb 7 and immediately informed the disciplinary board that he could not attend.

A notice dated Feb 6 said this was the second summons, following an earlier one issued in October last year. - FMT