Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin will not attend his disciplinary board hearing scheduled for tomorrow as he is currently overseas.
His private secretary, Ahmad Ikhwan Fadhli, confirmed that Hamzah is in Sydney, Australia, assisting his daughter with her university enrolment.
Reason for Absence
Ahmad Ikhwan said Hamzah, who was already abroad, received the hearing notice on February 7 and promptly informed the disciplinary board that he would be unable to attend.
He added that Hamzah had earlier notified Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul on February 4 that he could not participate in the Parliament session from February 5 to February 13 due to personal matters.
FMT has sought comment from Bersatu disciplinary board chairman Radzi Manan.
Details of the Summons
Hamzah was called to face the board over allegations that he tried to sabotage the party’s 2025 annual general assembly and undermine its leadership.
A notice dated February 6 described this as the second summons, following an initial one issued in October last year.
Other Leaders Summoned
The disciplinary board has also summoned at least six other Bersatu leaders to appear before it on Thursday.
