Perak PPBM rocked by resignations, again
IPOH: Deep cracks emerged yesterday in Perak Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) with the departure of a divisional leader, resignation from party posts and exit of other party members.
Parit PPBM divisional committee chief Rosli Ali yesterday announced that he was leaving the party as he was dissatisfied with the state leadership.
PPBM Kuala Kangsar divisional committee chief Bul Hayati Baheran said he relinquished his position due to interference of “invisible hands” in party affairs, but would remain a member.
About 200 members in Parit were leaving the party and 40 in Kuala Kangsar had given up their posts.
Rosli said he was unhappy with the state-level party leadership as there was a lack of teamwork.
“There is no clear direction on what we are expected to do.”
He said accusations hurled at some leaders only made matters worse.
“To win the next general election, the party needs a strong leadership, but it seems some are more interested in positions than working together. I feel like the party is fighting a lost cause.”
Rosli said he was frustrated that some opposition leaders were more inclined towards making accusations, including against the government, rather than practising “mature” politics.
Bul Hayati said: “It seems that there are people who are only keen to obtain positions, and this has affected us in the division.”
Rosli and Bul Hayati claimed that other divisions, such as Larut and Lumut, were also facing issues, but they would not speak on their behalf.
Last month, PPBM vice-president and Gopeng divisional committee chief Datuk Hamidah Osman announced her departure, citing dissatisfaction with the state leadership and a feud with Youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Others had also relinquished their posts as a show of protest due to the conflict in the state, including Batu Gajah Srikandi (women’s wing) chief Zulaiha Sidiq and her counterpart in Gopeng, Aflatuniah Md Norani.