Umno says Zuraida’s replacement up to PM, not Bersatu

PONTIAN: Zuraida Kamaruddin, who quit Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), has yet to be accepted into her new party Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM), but there is already a big row over her position as minister.

Umno leaders are already staking a claim for the post of Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister, saying that it is the Prime Minister’s prerogative to appoint the minister and not for any party to dictate terms.