FORMER UMNO supreme council member Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has expressed his hope that his six-year suspension from the party will be lifted. Despite submitting four appeals to the UMNO leadership, Tajuddin has yet to receive a response regarding his status within the party.
In a statement, Tajuddin reaffirmed his dedication to UMNO’s cause.
“I really hope my suspension is lifted so that I can become an active member again. I waited so long hoping the UMNO leadership could review my suspension.
“I am loyal to the party, I love the party, and my whole family is with UMNO. We want to be with UMNO. But whether the leadership wants the same or not is up to them,” Malaysiakini quoted him as saying.
Tajuddin’s remarks come in response to questions about his current position within the party, following his suspension. He expressed a strong desire to contribute to UMNO’s efforts and urged the leadership to reassess the decision to suspend him.
On May 26, UMNO supreme council member Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias indicated the party’s willingness to reinstate former leaders and members who had been removed.
Jalaluddin, also the Negeri Sembilan UMNO chief, mentioned that the state and divisional UMNO secretaries had been instructed to screen applications from those wishing to rejoin the party. This move aims to welcome back individuals who maintain their loyalty to UMNO.
“In Negeri Sembilan, the state and divisional UMNO secretaries have been instructed to screen every application made to ensure that those who still have tendencies and loyalty to the party are reinstated as members.
“The process carried out by the party before is aimed at cleansing the party from those who are no longer interested in UMNO and think that the party will become weak,” Berita Harian quoted him as saying.
When asked if he would campaign in the upcoming by-election to support the coalition government candidate, Tajuddin expressed reluctance due to his suspended status.
“I really like campaigning, the problem is that my membership is suspended and it is awkward to campaign. It’s embarrassing for UMNO and I too. People will say that UMNO has no one else to campaign,” he said. – June 7, 2024
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