Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s resignation as the Bersatu information chief does not imply that he is guilty of the charges he has been slapped with.
Instead, it shows the level of responsibility taken by Bersatu leaders, said party president Muhyiddin Yassin today.
Speaking to the press at the Parliament building, Muhyiddin said he had met with Wan Saiful this morning, during which the latter expressed his intention to step down from his post.
“It’s not because he’s guilty but (we are) setting a standard that we want to show after being accused of a crime - that we don’t want to create any wrong impressions on Bersatu.
“I appreciate him wanting to step down, but at the same time, (his role) will be taken over by another member of the supreme council as the information chief position is crucial to face the (upcoming) state elections,” said the Pagoh MP.
Also present at the press conference was Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin.
According to Muhyiddin further, Wan Saiful’s resignation is effective today.
‘Very honourable act’
He expressed hope that the issues currently facing Bersatu will not cast a negative perception on the party.
“The act (of stepping down) is very noble and enables us to face the rakyat with dignity. It is not meant to punish (anyone) and I think it is very honourable,” Muhyiddin said.
He urged Wan Saiful to assist his successor to fit into the role as the party gears up for the upcoming elections in six states.
Earlier today, Wan Saiful, who is also Tasek Gelugor MP, offered to step down from his position as Bersatu information chief.
He said the offer was made in line with a personal stance to not be likened to a list of politicians - mostly now in government - branded as the “court cluster”.
This comes after Wan Saiful was slapped with two counts of corruption yesterday - the first for soliciting a bribe of an unspecified amount and the second charge for receiving a bribe of RM6.96 million.
Following the charge, Wan Saiful cried selective prosecution and claimed the government is diverting attention from its failures. - Mkini
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