Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Umno official steps down after calling DAP 'main enemy'
A senior Umno figure has relinquished his council position following controversial remarks made at the party's general assembly. Permatang Pauh Umno chief Zaidi Said said he was taking responsibility for his comments branding the DAP as his party's principal adversary.
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Zaidi Said, the Umno chief for the Permatang Pauh division, has resigned from his council post in the wake of statements he made during Umno's general assembly. The official acknowledged accountability for his remarks, which characterised the Democratic Action Party as the primary opponent facing the Malay-based party.
The decision to step down comes as Umno continues to navigate its political positioning in Malaysia's complex multiparty landscape. Zaidi's comments at the party gathering had drawn attention, prompting him to take the step of relinquishing his position.
The move reflects broader dynamics within Umno as the party balances internal party messaging with coalition politics. Zaidi's resignation underscores the sensitivity surrounding public statements about rival political parties, particularly in the context of ongoing political alignments in the country.
No further details were immediately available regarding the specific circumstances of the resignation or any wider implications for Umno's leadership structure.