'Need to discuss with Umno if those expelled to join Amanah'

 

Amanah needs to consult with Umno first if there are any individuals who were expelled from Umno wanting to join the party.

Its deputy president Salahuddin Ayub said it should be done for the sake of harmonious relations between Pakatan Harapan (Harapan) and BN - who are now working together in the unity government.

“We will talk to Umno first, meet and negotiate if we feel it is necessary. However, (discussions) will only be carried out if that happens,” he said.

Salahuddin (above), who is also the Johor Harapan chairperson, said this to reporters at the coalition’s Chinese New Year 2023 celebration last night.

Also present were state DAP chairperson Liew Chin Tong and state PKR chairperson Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh.

In January, Umno expelled several party members, including supreme council member Noh Omar and former youth chief, Khairy Jamaluddin for violating party discipline.

Earlier at the same event, Salahuddin, who is also the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, received applications from 400 new members of the Pulai division.

He said that the new members can help strengthen Amanah.

- Bernama