Alor setar: The status of two Kedah assemblymen expelled from Bersatu will be reviewed by the state government before the matter is presented to the Sultan of Kedah, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor stated that any action regarding the matter must go through the stipulated administrative process and obtain the consent of the Sultan.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Muhammad Sanusi emphasized that both elected representatives are currently carrying out their duties as usual while the state government studies the issue. The aim is to seek an audience with the Sultan to present the latest developments. He indicated that all actions must adhere to the administrative process, involving detailed discussions and informing His Royal Highness before proceeding with established procedures.
The assemblymen in question are Suka Menanti representative Dzowahir Ab Ghani, who is also the state Agriculture, Plantation and Transport Committee chairman, and Sungai Tiang representative Abdul Razak Khamis, serving as the State Legislative Assembly deputy speaker. Muhammad Sanusi, also the Kedah Perikatan Nasional chairman, noted that both are currently serving as independent assemblymen supporting the state government.
Bersatu had earlier submitted a letter requesting the replacement of the Exco member and deputy speaker, but no action was taken since both leaders were still party members at the time. The matter was discussed with Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali during a meeting in April. At that point, neither representative had faced disciplinary action, so there was no basis for their replacement.
Recently, Bersatu, through a notice from its disciplinary board chairman, Datuk Mohd Radzi Manan, announced that Dzowahir and Abdul Razak had been expelled from the party with immediate effect. The expulsion was based on Clause 22.5 of the party constitution for allegedly violating Clause 9.1.4, as well as the party's code of ethics and conduct.