Purge: Bersatu sacks deputy president Hamzah, 16 others

Hariz MohdPublished: Feb 13, 2026 4:09 PM | Updated: Feb 13, 2026 9:10 PM

Bersatu's disciplinary body has sacked 17 members effective today, including party deputy president Hamzah Zainudin.

According to a notice sighted by Malaysiakini, the disciplinary council chairperson Radzi Manan said Hamzah (above) was dismissed because he had allegedly contravened Clause 9.1.4 of the party's constitution...

UPDATED 9.10PM | He has allegedly contravened Clause 9.1.4 of the party's constitution.

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