SHAH ALAM: Following Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, the former Bersatu Information Chief, withdrawing his appeal against his dismissal this morning, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah has likewise done the same with immediate effect.
However, the former member of Bersatu's Supreme Working Council did not provide an explanation for his action, Sinar Harian reported.
"With this withdrawal, I request that the Appeal Board take note and subsequently halt all further proceedings or consideration regarding my appeal," he said in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Bersatu Appeal Board on Monday (Feb 16).
On Jan 6, the Indera Mahkota MP was reported to have confirmed receipt of a letter from the Bersatu Disciplinary Board regarding his dismissal for violating Clause 9.1.4 of the party's constitution, though the specific offence was not specified.
On Oct 27, Saifuddin and former Perlis Menteri Besar, Mohd Shukri Ramli, were removed from their positions as Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen for Pahang and Perlis, respectively.
The chairmanships for both states are now held by PAS Deputy President, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN Pahang), and Arau Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (PN Perlis).
