Zambry is new BN sec-gen

 

Zambry Abd Kadir takes over from Ahmad Maslan who himself became BN secretary-general when Annuar Musa was removed in January. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Former Perak menteri besar Zambry Abd Kadir has been appointed as Barisan Nasional’s new secretary-general, becoming the third person to hold the post this year.

Zambry replaces Ahmad Maslan who took over from Annuar Musa who, in turn, was sacked in January, Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin has confirmed.

According to another source, the appointment was announced at the coalition’s supreme council meeting which was held online.

On Jan 5, Annuar – who was accused of being too cozy with Bersatu – was removed as both BN secretary-general and Muafakat Nasional secretary-general.

He was replaced by Ahmad who is also Umno’s secretary-general.

Zambry is a former Perak Umno chief and served as the menteri besar from 2009 to 2018.

In August last year, he was named as Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd chairman. - FMT