"I'm still with UMNO," says Muhyiddin

Israr Khalid
March 1, 2016 19:37 MYT

MUHYIDDIN: I will issue a statement pertaining my suspension, my position and other related matters in two days. - File photo

Suspended UMNO deputy president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today said he is still a member of UMNO.

When met at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after he arrived from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam the 68-year-old politician gave his assurance that his loyalty remains with the country’s oldest political party.

Muhyiddin said that he will issue his statement following his suspension as UMNO Deputy President -- a decision made by UMNO Supreme Council after a meeting at the party’s headquarters in Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, last Friday.

"Buat masa ini, saya masih ahli UMNO" - Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. @501Awani
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"Saya akan beri kenyataan dlm 2 hari lagi bhubung penggantungan saya, kedudukan saya dan hal berkaitan" - TS Muhyiddin Yassin. @501Awani
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“I will issue a statement pertaining my suspension, my position and other related matters in two days,” said Muhyiddin.

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A strong 100-odd supporters from Gabungan Ketua Cawangan Malaysia (CKGM) welcomed the politician who arrived at KLIA at approximately 6.30pm.

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