Meanwhile, former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad - a major critic of PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi - said the party should ignore Mohd Ali's appeal against the disciplinary committee's decision.
He said any reversal of the decision will seriously jeopardise the image and credibility of the party.
"Of course, those found guilty have the right to appeal. But everyone knows he is guilty. If suddenly this person is given room (appeal is upheld), it will destroy the credibility of Umno and the disciplinary board.
"Do not meddle with the decision (by the committee). If the supreme council says otherwise, then there is no need for a disciplinary committee," he told Utusan.
The 83-year-old former Umno president said leaders like Mohd Ali should place party interest above self and use this opportunity to show his undivided loyalty.
"But should he only think of himself, then it is testimony to the fact that the quality of Umno leaders have declined," he added.
As for those who feel sympathetic towards Mohd Ali, Mahathir said these are the people who support the practice of money politics.
He said any reversal of the decision will seriously jeopardise the image and credibility of the party.
"Of course, those found guilty have the right to appeal. But everyone knows he is guilty. If suddenly this person is given room (appeal is upheld), it will destroy the credibility of Umno and the disciplinary board."Do not meddle with the decision (by the committee). If the supreme council says otherwise, then there is no need for a disciplinary committee," he told Utusan.
The 83-year-old former Umno president said leaders like Mohd Ali should place party interest above self and use this opportunity to show his undivided loyalty.
"But should he only think of himself, then it is testimony to the fact that the quality of Umno leaders have declined," he added.
As for those who feel sympathetic towards Mohd Ali, Mahathir said these are the people who support the practice of money politics.
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