Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein attends on the last day in conjunction of 17th Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference at MiTEC, Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Appealing his six-year suspension from Umno would go against his principles, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
The former party vice-president said that he first learnt about his suspension on Jan 27, 2023 through media reports and only received an official letter three days later.
"There was no explanation or reason given as to why I was suspended. Until now, I have not been told what my offence was," he said on Instagram on Tuesday (July 1).
Hishammuddin said that he was not allowed to defend himself or given a fair hearing by the disciplinary committee.
"I did not appeal because I was not given proper due process and I did not want to give up on my principles.
"This is not a matter of (my Umno) membership, not about status, not about position. It is a matter of principle, integrity, sincerity and justice.
"Many think it is easy to just write a letter and appeal but my struggle so far is not just about regaining my membership, it is about holding on to values and principles that are not only mine but also of Umno leaders of the past," he said.
It was reported on Monday (June 30) that Umno would consider an appeal submitted by any member subjected to party disciplinary action, in accordance with the party’s constitution.
