PETALING JAYA: Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin has been appointed as the new head of Melaka Bersatu with immediate effect.
In a statement on Wednesday (Feb 25), Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin agreed to Radzi's appointment.
The statement, issued by party secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, said Radzi possesses the experience and leadership qualities needed to build strength among new leaders committed to the party’s ideals.
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Radzi, who is currently Putrajaya MP, served as senior minister (Education and Social cluster) and education minister from 2020 to 2022.
The statement said his main task will be to restructure the leadership of Bersatu divisions across Melaka in the near future, involving local leaders including youths and professionals.
It added that the new leadership team is expected to continue championing the people’s cause and strengthen the party’s position ahead of the Melaka state election, expected at the end of the year.
It was reported on Tuesday (Feb 24) that Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik said he was stepping down as Melaka Bersatu chief, and that five out of six divisions in the state had been dissolved with immediate effect.
