Bersatu Endau state rep announces exit from party, rejoins Umno

JOHOR BAHRU, June 4 —  Endau assemblyman Alwiyah Talib today announced that she has left Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and rejoined Umno.

Alwiyah, who is also the Mersing Bersatu division chief, said the decision was made after considering various factors for the benefit and future of the constituency she represents.

“I have decided to announce my resignation from Bersatu and relinquish all my positions in the party with immediate effect, and to return to Umno.

“I wish to stress that this decision was made independently and was not influenced by any party,” she told a press conference here today.

She said the move would not affect her commitment to continue serving the people and safeguarding the welfare of residents in Endau, adding that it would enable her to contribute towards a better future and strengthen community unity in the constituency.

Alwiyah also expressed her appreciation to voters in Endau for their support and cooperation throughout her tenure as assemblyman.

In the 2022 Johor state election, Alwiyah, representing Perikatan Nasional (PN), retained the Endau state seat with a majority of 3,041 votes in a five-cornered contest.

She had previously won the seat in the 14th General Election under the Barisan Nasional (BN) ticket before joining Bersatu.

The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on Monday (June 1), paving the way for the state election. — Bernama