Nazree Yunus steps down as Negri Sembilan Perikatan information chief


PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan Perikatan Nasional information chief Nazree Yunus has resigned from his post, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Nazree said his decision was made in line with the resignation of the Negri Sembilan Perikatan chief, Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker, and in solidarity with Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

He said partisan politics is merely a platform for service and an avenue for doing good.

“Therefore, service to the “ummah” and the community can be carried out in any form and in any field, whether one holds a position or not.

“Bersatu Negri Sembilan’s will continue its commitment to people-centric agendas.

“Politics must serve as a space for knowledge, unity, and leadership, embracing Malaysia’s diverse races, religions, and cultures, including in Negri Sembilan and shaping fair and balanced educational, economic, and social development for all,” he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Dec 31),

On Tuesday (Dec 30), Muhyiddin resigned as Perikatan chairman, along with Datuk Seri Azmin Ali (secretary-general and Selangor chairman), Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (Perak), Mohamad Hanifah (Negri Sembilan), Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal (Johor) and Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian (Sarawak), all effective on Jan 1.

Nazree expressed confidence that Negeri Sembilan has strong potential to improve leadership and governance in the future, given the wisdom and maturity of its people.

He also thanked all parties who had supported and cooperated with him during his tenure as the state Perikatan information chief.

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