An Umno leader has called on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate claims that corruption played a role in the recent political crisis over the Perlis menteri besar position.
Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi pointed to remarks made by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang yesterday. Hadi linked the alleged plot to remove Perlis menteri besar Shukri Ramli to numerous projects in the state.
“MACC, what are you waiting for? Start the investigation,” Puad wrote in a Facebook post.
He questioned how PAS could govern the country if it struggled to manage a small state with limited resources.
Hadi’s Comments on Projects
Hadi told a press conference that there were too many projects in Perlis not following regulations.
“Behind them, there is corruption. Behind them, there are all sorts of things,” he said when explaining the root of the crisis.
He added that Shukri had resisted pressures related to these projects.
The Marang MP’s statements come amid rising tensions within Perikatan Nasional. Shukri resigned as menteri besar on Thursday, citing health reasons, after losing support.
PAS has expelled three of its Perlis assemblymen – Saad Seman, Fakhrul Anwar Ismail, and Ridzuan Hashim – for allegedly withdrawing support for Shukri.
Bersatu Assemblymen Involved
The three were said to have joined five Bersatu assemblymen in submitting statutory declarations to the Perlis ruler.
Those from Bersatu are reportedly Abu Bakar Hamzah, Izizam Ibrahim, Megat Hashirat Hassan, Wan Zikri Afthar Ishak, and Marzita Mansor.
When asked if PAS expected Bersatu to take action against its members, Hadi said the matter should be left to their conscience.
He emphasised that political solidarity should guide their decisions.
