IPOH: A significant number of Umno members in Perak have been given the boot after campaigning for Opposition parties during GE15, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
The Perak Mentri Besar, who did not give a specific number, said most of them were referred to the party's disciplinary board and subsequently sacked."From the Larut division itself, 17 members were fired. I don't deny it. a lot," he said at a press conference after opening the state-level International Women's Day celebration at Laman Seri Ridzuan here on Sunday .
In his speech at the Lenggong division's annual general meeting on Saturday , Saarani said sabotage from within was among the factors that cost the party heavily in GE15."The supreme council asked all divisions to send names to the board.Saarani, who retained the Lenggong chairman's post uncontested, said those who were victorious in party elections should not sideline those who lost."To those who lost, do not disappear, sulk or rebel – try again," he said.
He said while the number of women in these important positions have increased, their appointments depended on vacancies and qualifications."It depends on the availability of any vacant posts or the qualifications of a candidate.
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