Calls for Perak MB’s head noted, will be dealt with after by-election

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has taken note that several division leaders in Perak are calling for MB Ahmad Faizal Azumu to be replaced.

However, he placed the issue firmly on the backburner saying it would be dealt with after the March 2 Semenyih by-election.

"I have advised them the matter will be resolved after the by-election," he told a press conference after campaigned for Bersatu candidate Muhamaad Aiman Zainali at Beranang, Semenyih.

"When we finish the by-election, we will handle the issue separately. We don't want distractions."

"The problem there (in Perak) is minor, this is a bigger challenge," said Muyhiddin, who is also the home minister.

It was reported yesterday that Bukit Gantang Bersatu division Shaharuddin Rashid wanted the party to replace Ahmad Faizal with Larut MP Hamzah Zainuddin, who has only just joined Bersatu after defecting from Umno.

Utusan Malaysia quoted Shaharuddin as saying that the menteri besar was incapable of managing the state chapter.

According to protocol the state chapter head should also be appointed as the menteri besar.

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