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Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has announced his exit from the party, signalling internal tensions within Umno as Johor faces a crucial state election.
Abdul Mutalip Abd Rahim, 56, has departed the United Malays National Organisation to join Bersatu, becoming the latest politician to switch allegiances in Johor's volatile political environment.
Puad Zarkashi has resigned from Umno, ending his membership in Malaysia's largest Malay-Muslim party. The move follows his cryptic announcement hints during the Johor state election nomination phase.