Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Twenty Bersatu leaders quit Padang Besar division in mass exodus
A significant leadership vacuum has emerged in Bersatu's Padang Besar Division following the resignation of 20 party officials, including senior divisional figures. The departures signal mounting internal pressures within the party's northern Malaysian structure.
LSN Malaysia ·
PADANG BESAR — The Bersatu party's Padang Besar Division has been struck by a wave of resignations, with 20 leaders stepping down from their positions, sources confirmed on Monday. The group includes deputy-level officials and represents a substantial loss of party personnel in the division.
The timing of the mass withdrawal underscores growing challenges facing the party in the region, as internal cohesion deteriorates amid broader political shifts in Malaysia's northern states. Such coordinated departures typically reflect deeper dissatisfaction among rank-and-file leadership over party direction or local governance matters.
The Padang Besar Division, situated in Perlis state near Malaysia's northern border, has served as a significant political constituency. The exodus leaves the division facing questions about its organizational capacity and future leadership structure.
Party officials have yet to issue a comprehensive public statement addressing the departures or their underlying causes. The resignations contribute to ongoing volatility within Bersatu's membership base, which has experienced fluctuations following recent political realignments at the national level.