UMNO has temporarily suspended two Wanita chiefs – from the Arau and Maran divisions – for allegedly directly or indirectly supporting candidates of the opposition party in the coming general election.

Its secretary-general Ahmad Maslan said the suspension of Umno Arau division Wanita chief Shamsiah Yasin and Maran division Wanita chief Fatimah Kassim was made in accordance with clause 10.15 of the party constitution.

“The suspension is in line with clause 10.15 of the Umno constitution because there are valid complaints regarding the behaviour, attitudes and tendencies of the two individuals, either directly or indirectly, involved in supporting the candidate of the opposition party in the polls.

“Further details and charges will be made when the complaint against the two Wanita chiefs is (submitted) to the disciplinary board in the near future,” he said in a statement today.

Ahmad said Umno will continue to monitor party members throughout the election campaign to ensure that there are no elements of sabotage against candidates and the party. – Bernama, November 13, 2022.