Bersatu has unveiled the appointment of two senior leaders for the 2024-2027 term, with former Wanita Bersatu chief Rina Harun and former Putrajaya Umno deputy chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz taking on significant roles within the party.
Starting today, Rina Harun will serve as the party’s new treasurer-general, while Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz assumes the position of information chief.
Confirming earlier reports, Selangor Bersatu chairman Azmin Ali has also been appointed as the new secretary-general of the party.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin issued a statement, stating that these appointments were made in accordance with Article 13.9 of the party’s constitution.
“I am confident that they will carry out their responsibilities in line with the principles set out in the Bersatu constitution, with integrity, efficiency, and accountability,” he said.
Muhyiddin also expressed his appreciation to the outgoing office bearers – Salleh Bajuri (former treasurer-general), Razali Idris (former information chief), and Hamzah Zainudin (former secretary-general) – for their valuable contributions to the party.
It was previously reported that Rina Harun chose not to defend her position as Wanita Bersatu chief in the party elections held on November 2, with Mas Ermieyati Samsudin being elected unopposed for the role.
In a separate development, Azmin Ali was initially reported to have declined Muhyiddin’s offer for the secretary-general position, citing his commitment to leading Selangor Perikatan Nasional and focusing on capturing the state in the upcoming elections.
Azmin did not participate in the recent Bersatu party elections, amid speculation that he would take over from Hamzah Zainudin as the new secretary-general.
Muhyiddin Yassin retained the presidency of Bersatu uncontested in the party polls, while Hamzah Zainudin was also unchallenged in his bid for deputy president.