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PETALING JAYA: Machang MP Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub has followed through on his earlier threat and resigned as Chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), after only eight months in office.
In a statement, the head of Kelantan Umno said that he delivered his resignation letter to the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, today at 4 pm.
The resignation goes into effect Wednesday.
“I want to express my gratitude to the minister for the confidence he has given me during my time as president of the MPOB. I also appreciate the cooperation provided by MPOB board members, management and staff during my time in service, ”said Ahmad, who was appointed to the position on April 9.
Earlier today, Ahmad was quoted by Astro Awani as saying that he would resign as MPOB president if the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government does not dissolve Parliament by the end of January. However, he resigned within hours, long before the deadline he had set.
Ahmad, who is also the head of Kelantan Umno, said his resignation was to show his unwillingness to work with PN if he does not request Yang di-Pertuan Agong to dissolve Parliament.
“I have my dignity and my principles. If I withdraw my support (for the PN government), I will also resign because I do not prioritize positions, I prioritize my dignity, “he said.
His comments came as ties between Umno and PPBM reached a breaking point, with leaders of the former openly training their weapons in PN over the weekend. Several prominent Umno leaders called on their party to withdraw its support for the government.
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