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Sacked Bersatu official confirms approach to switch sides
A Kelantan Bersatu executive who was recently removed from his position has acknowledged receiving offers to defect, but maintains he intends to remain with the party. Kamarudin Nor's statement comes amid ongoing political manoeuvring within Malaysia's ruling coalition.
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Kamarudin Nor, the Kelantan chief of Bersatu, confirmed on Tuesday that he has been approached by other political factions seeking his defection, but said he remains committed to the party despite his recent dismissal from an executive position.
The move reflects broader instability within Bersatu's Kelantan chapter, where factional tensions have intensified in recent months. Party officials have cited internal discipline as the reason for Nor's removal, though analysts suggest deeper divisions over political direction and leadership succession may be at play.
Nor's public reaffirmation of loyalty to Bersatu, despite his sacking, underscores the complex political calculations facing party members at a time when the coalition government faces mounting pressure from opposition parties seeking to exploit divisions within its ranks.
The incident highlights the fluid nature of Malaysian state-level politics, where politicians have frequently switched allegiances in pursuit of ministerial positions or to align themselves with shifting power dynamics within the ruling coalition.