PUTRAJAYA, Dec 3 — The sacking of former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim from Umno should serve as a lesson for other leaders in the party, Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said today.
He said party members and leaders should understand the party’s struggle and not resort to actions deemed to be extreme.
“If the council did not act, it would be seen as being toothless because the demeanour (of Zaid) was actionable,” he said when asked to comment on Zaid’s sacking from Umno.
Zaid was sacked from Umno yesterday for several actions which went contrary to the party principles, including attending opposition meetings and having talks with opposition leaders.
In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said Zaid’s actions of late did not reflect the qualities of an Umno leader genuinely championing the party’s cause.
“I feel there is no place in Umno for anyone who plays the double-crossing game. Our struggle must be clear even if we have differing views on any issue,” he said. — Bernama
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