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UMNO's secretary-general has revealed that Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's sudden resignation from the party was driven by frustration over his son's rejection as a candidate for the Rengit state seat in the upcoming Johor election.
Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, a Supreme Council member, has resigned from UMNO effective immediately, alleging that Johor's leadership operates as a puppet and lacks genuine autonomy within the party structure.
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A scheduled auction of 14 assets seized from Umno politician Jamal Yunos has been postponed after a RM66,600 cheque was paid toward Teresa Kok's defamation claim, marking a significant development in their long-running legal dispute.
Negeri Sembilan Umno Youth has rejected suggestions that a senior party member would abandon the party, pointing to his steadfast commitment demonstrated throughout previous political circumstances.
Johor's State Assembly Speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has announced he will not contest the Rengit seat in the upcoming July 11 state election, emphasizing the need for younger candidates to take the helm.