Umno supreme council revokes Tajuddin’s membership suspension

KUALA LUMPUR: The Umno supreme council has revoked the suspension of former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s (pic) membership in Umno with immediate effect.

Umno Secretary General Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, in his statement to the press after the Supreme Council meeting held here on Monday night, November 25, said that the unanimous decision was based on Articles 10.6 and 5.3 of the party charter. He said that it was taken in accordance with the articles.

“The Supreme Council unanimously decided to lift and cancel the suspension of Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s membership in Umno with immediate effect,” he said.

Tajuddin was previously suspended for six years from September 2022 for criticizing the party.

He has reportedly lodged four objections but has yet to receive any feedback from the party.

Meanwhile, Asyraf Wajdi also announced the appointment of Umno Malaysia Veterans president Datuk Othman Desa as Umno supreme council member.

“The Supreme Council congratulates Datuk Othman Desa on his appointment as a member,” he said.

He added that at the meeting, they also discussed and reviewed the Madani government, which celebrated its second anniversary last Saturday, proving that it is a solid formula based on unity and racial and religious diversity.

“This needs to be promoted and sustained for the welfare of the people and harmony of the nation. The meeting members also agreed on the need to strengthen and improve relations between parties within the Union Government.” he said. .

The Supreme Council also called on all Umno representatives in the Union Government, whether serving in the Cabinet, institutions or government-affiliated companies, to continuously improve their performance for the benefit of the people and the nation.

He also said the meeting discussed Umno’s plan to open a School of Politics open to all Malaysians early next year. The school will focus on fundamental knowledge of governance, the Constitution, the dynamics of democratic politics and service-oriented politics. -Bernama