Hamzah retains the right to appeal within 14 days of the notice.
Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin has been sacked with immediate effect by the disciplinary board of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, following a notice dated today. The decision relates to an alleged breach of the party’s constitution, specifically Clause 9.1.4, which covers compliance with the party’s rules and code of conduct.
The disciplinary board, chaired by Datuk Mohd Radzi Manan, convened on Thursday and resolved to terminate Hamzah’s membership rights under Clause 22.5 of the party constitution, effective from today.
Hamzah retains the right to appeal the decision to the party’s Appeal Board within 14 days of the notice.
Party secretary-general Datuk Seri Azmin Ali confirmed that the Supreme Leadership Council had been informed of the board’s decision.
The sackings come amid deepening internal disputes within Bersatu, with persistent tensions between Hamzah and supporters of party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Following Hamzah’s expulsion, the party’s Disciplinary Board has also expelled five other Bersatu leaders, including previously suspended MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal and MPs Fathul Huzir Ayob, Azahari Hasan, as well as Sabah Bersatu secretary Yunus Nurdin, among others, also for breaching the same constitutional clause. Those affected likewise have 14 days to appeal.
Parti Islam Se‑Malaysia (PAS), a partner of Bersatu in the Perikatan Nasional coalition, described Hamzah’s sacking as “shocking” and urged Bersatu to resolve its internal rift swiftly, saying it hopes the situation does not weaken preparations for upcoming elections.