Hishammuddin: This is not the end

JOHOR BARU: The decision not to contest the top two posts in Umno on June 30 is certainly not the end of Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein’s political career.

“This is not the end, I have been involved in politics for all my life and I have no intention to leave Umno.

“A post is not the most important thing in our struggle. Service to the rakyat is,” he said.

The acting deputy president said he made the decision as he feels Umno needed a total change to stay relevant in the current political landscape.

“I realised that the result of GE14 is the voice of the rakyat. I too need to take responsibility and accountability over our loss.

“Therefore, I made a decision not to contest for any post in Umno’s election but I will work hard to revitalise Umno starting in Johor,” he said during a press conference at the Johor Umno headquarters here yesterday.

Hishammuddin said many have offered themselves to contest in the party polls on June 30 and he believes they must be given a chance to lead.

The Sembrong MP also expressed his commitment to continue the struggles within Umno and give his service to the rakyat.

In Kota Baru, Kelantan Umno chief Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said he may contest for a supreme council seat.

“I appreciate the support shown by various groups,” he said when asked to comment about the growing calls for him to contest for the top two posts.

Various groups have tried persuading Mustapa and Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to run for the top two posts.

In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Wanita Umno will be placing four candidates to contest the party polls.

They are Sabah Wanita Umno chief Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun, Silam division Wanita chief Mizma Appehdullah, Sepanggar Wanita Umno chief Datuk Jainab Ahmad and Kota Kinabalu division chief Datuk Rosimah Zakaria.