Perlis MB Abu Bakar stripped of party posts after Bersatu issues two-term suspension

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has been suspended by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for two consecutive terms, as of October 13. The decision was announced by Perlis Bersatu state chairman Izizam Ibrahim, after an internal disciplinary inquiry conducted by the party. The confirmation of the suspension came after a confidential dismissal notice, which had circulated on social media, was made public.

Bersatu disciplinary board chairman Datuk Mohd Radzi Manan signed the letter dated October 14, 2026. Abu Bakar, who also serves as the party's Kangar division chief, was found guilty of breaching the party's constitution and code of ethics. The disciplinary board, after meeting on October 13, imposed the sanction based on Clause 22.5 of the Bersatu Constitution, effectively freezing Abu Bakar’s membership rights for two party election terms.

Abu Bakar has been stripped of all internal party positions and is barred from making public statements on behalf of Bersatu during his suspension. He has been given 14 days to contest the decision and file a petition with the Bersatu appeals board.