Umno man quits council post after branding DAP his party’s ‘main enemy’

Permatang Pauh Umno chief Zaidi Said has resigned from his role as a Seberang Perai city councillor after branding the DAP party as his own party's "main enemy" during a recent speech. In a Facebook post, state executive councillor H’ng Mooi Lye commended Zaidi for taking responsibility for his actions, apologising, and relinquishing his position.

The resignation letter, submitted on September 14, expressed deep regret and an apology for the speech Zaidi delivered at the Umno general assembly. The speech reportedly suggested that Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's strategy of cooperation with PKR aimed to weaken Umno's coalition partner, DAP. Zaidi acknowledged that building mutual understanding between parties requires time, wisdom, maturity, and mutual respect.

He stated that his decision to resign was made independently, without any external pressure. H’ng Lye thanked Zaidi for his willingness to take responsibility and accepted the resignation letter, sharing copies with other key figures including the chief minister, Penang Umno chief, and the Seberang Perai City Council chairman.