Johor Bersatu information chief Solihan Badri has derisively brushed off the reasons provided by outgoing Larkin assemblyperson Mohd Izhar Ahmad for the latter's abrupt departure from the party.

"Certain political parties are trying to provide a narrative regarding the actions of Izhar who left Bersatu seemingly in the hope of affecting the party's credibility and image in advance of the upcoming state election.

"However, his actions do not affect...