Umno sacks member who was named as PN candidate

Harrison Hassan has been stripped of his Umno membership after Perikatan Nasional (PN) announced him as a candidate in the upcoming state elections, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

The deputy prime minister, who is also BN chairperson, said Harrison (above) was automatically dropped as a member according to provisions under the party’s constitution and disciplinary board regulations. 

“I’ve been hearing about this for a month, and I’m not surprised (with Harrison contesting in polls). We only need members who are loyal and who adhere to party regulations,” he told a media conference after chairing the National Social Council meeting today. 

PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin last night announced Harrison, who is Umno Sungai Buloh division deputy chief as PN’s candidate for the Jeram seat in Selangor.  

On reports that Umno was demanding the posts of Selangor and Penang deputy chief ministers if the Pakatan Harapan-BN alliance wins both states in the Aug 12 polls, Zahid said the matter had never been discussed. 

“What is important is that we at least retain the three states under the rule of the coalition government parties.

“As for the other three, we must work harder and with full political wisdom to gain the support of the voters there,” he said. 

The Election Commission had set the state polls for Kedah, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Terengganu, and Kelantan to be held simultaneously with the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election on Aug 12, with nominations on July 29 and early voting on Aug 8.

- Bernama

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