Kedah MB unaware of Bersatu man's lobbying attempts

Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said he was unaware he is being lobbied by Bersatu Youth executive council member Muzzammil Ismail for state GLC positions.

Sanusi (above) said this in a curt text reply to Malaysiakini's queries on Muzzammil's admissions that he had written to the Menteri Besar's Office to offer himself as a board member for any state agency or GLC.

Yesterday, a copy of Muzzammil's letter - which used the Bersatu letterhead - had made its way online.

The letter showed it was stamped by the menteri besar's political secretary, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, with a signature and written note that states: "Based on the discussion with YAB MB, YAB MB is ready to consider this application."

Hence, Sanusi's ignorance of the letter comes as a surprise.

When contacted yesterday, Muzzammil said that the letter, dated June 1, was genuine and added that he did not breach any law.

Instead, he believed that the person who circulated the letter was intent on tarnishing his image and that the act may be linked to the forthcoming Bersatu party leadership elections.

Muzzammil will be facing Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal in the election for Bersatu Youth leader, which is expected to take place sometime this year.

Muzzammil, 30, is currently pursuing a doctorate in Geography at Durham University. - Mkini