KANGAR: Perlis senator Azahar Hassan has quit Bersatu after what he described as careful consideration of recent developments.
He also resigned from all party posts, including as Perlis Bersatu secretary, with immediate effect.
“I believe this decision is based on my principles, stand and personal considerations to continue the direction of the struggle that I believe in,” he said yesterday.
Azahar said although he had resigned from the party, he would continue his duties as a senator to fulfil his responsibilities towards the people of Perlis.
He expressed his appreciation to Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the party’s leadership at all levels and its members for the trust, support and cooperation during his tenure.
“All the experiences, contributions, friendships and opportunities to serve that were given will always be remembered and appreciated,” he said.
Azahar was appointed a senator by the Perlis state assembly on Oct 10, 2024.
His term is expected to end on Sept 9 next year.
Earlier, Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah (pic) and state executive councillor Marzita Mansor also resigned as members of Bersatu’s supreme leadership council.
Abu Bakar said they agreed to focus entirely on governing the state during the final year of the current administration’s term.
He said stepping down from the party’s top decision-making body would also allow others to continue serving at the national leadership level.
He said he stepped down because he could no longer commit to the party’s central-level meetings while carrying out the state’s development agenda and serving the people.
“The resignation does not affect my standing in the party. I remain a Bersatu member, Perlis Bersatu chairman and Kangar Bersatu chief with the consent of Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin,” he said after a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry route at the Kuala Perlis Jetty yesterday.
Abu Bakar said Marzita, who is the Sena assemblyman, had submitted her resignation from the supreme council last week.
He also dismissed speculation that the move was linked to political pressure or that he intended to leave Bersatu.
“This has nothing to do with the political situation at the federal level or any intention to join another party. We are also bound by the Anti-Party Hopping Act,” he added.
