Muhyiddin replaced by deputy as Pagoh Umno division chief

Ismail Mohamed's post as Pagoh Umno division acting chief will be confirmed via letter by Monday.

JOHOR BAHRU: Pagoh Umno Division Deputy Chief Ismail Mohamed automatically becomes Pagoh Umno division acting chief with immediate effect following the sacking of Muhyiddin Yassin by the party today.

Johor Umno Secretary Md Jais Sarday said Ismail’s post as Pagoh Umno division acting chief will be confirmed via letter by Monday in view of the weekend break.

“The next statement will be issued by Mohamed Khaled Nordin as Johor Umno Liaison Committee chairman,” he said in a statement here today.

Earlier, Prime Minister and Umno President Najib Razak announced the sacking of Muhyiddin and former Kedah Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir for indiscipline.

Umno Vice-President Mohd Shafie Apdal was suspended by the Umno Supreme Council pending a report from the Umno Disciplinary Committee.

Muhyiddin, 69, who has been a Member of Parliament for Pagoh since winning the seat in 1978, has been Pagoh Umno division chief since 1986.

– BERNAMA