From Malaysiakini:
All eyes are on the Umno disciplinary committee meeting tomorrow following widespread rumours that a senior party leader, who is slated to contest in the upcoming Umno polls, could be suspended for money politics.
This afternoon, a Chinese daily added more fuel to the already raging speculation, when it sent out a 'SMS news alert' claiming that a deputy president aspirant's party membership might be suspended.
Without mentioning names, the alert claimed that the suspension could stretch for three years, meaning that the leader will not be able to run in the party polls, which will kick off on March 24.
The three heavyweights vying for the number two slot are International Trade and Industry Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam and Rural Development Minister Muhammad Muhd Taib.
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LATEST AS AT 11pm:
Later in the day, all three deputy president candidates who attended an event in Shah Alam refused to comment on the speculation that one of them could be suspended.
"You have to ask about that to the disciplinary committee," said Ali Rustam, who also refused to deny or confirm if he had been summoned by the disciplinary committee.
He also said that he was not worried over the speculations that one of the candidates would be suspended.
"Why must I be worried?" he asked, adding that there was nothing to be read in his meeting with Umno division leaders in Malacca tomorrow.
"That meeting is only to prepare for the Umno general assembly," added the Malacca chief minister.
As for Muhd Taib, he responded briefly by stating that it was best to just wait for the official announcement from the disciplinary committee.
The third candidate, Muhyiddin refused to comment at all.
Without mentioning names, the alert claimed that the suspension could stretch for three years, meaning that the leader will not be able to run in the party polls, which will kick off on March 24.The three heavyweights vying for the number two slot are International Trade and Industry Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam and Rural Development Minister Muhammad Muhd Taib.
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LATEST AS AT 11pm:
Later in the day, all three deputy president candidates who attended an event in Shah Alam refused to comment on the speculation that one of them could be suspended.
"You have to ask about that to the disciplinary committee," said Ali Rustam, who also refused to deny or confirm if he had been summoned by the disciplinary committee.
He also said that he was not worried over the speculations that one of the candidates would be suspended.
"Why must I be worried?" he asked, adding that there was nothing to be read in his meeting with Umno division leaders in Malacca tomorrow.
"That meeting is only to prepare for the Umno general assembly," added the Malacca chief minister.
As for Muhd Taib, he responded briefly by stating that it was best to just wait for the official announcement from the disciplinary committee.
The third candidate, Muhyiddin refused to comment at all.
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HIRE TO SIRE DIRE FIRE?
"There's no smoke without fire" [English proverb]
Even for all those on secret hire
In grave circumstances dire
Waiting for ultimate truth to sire
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng - 170309
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Tue. 17th Mar. 2009.
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