{
  "id": 19461168,
  "title": "Kelantan confirms Bersatu chief's removal as state exco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kelantan-confirms-bersatu-chiefs-removal-as-state-exco",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T06:52:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1575384/kelantan-confirms-bersatu-chiefs-removal-state-exco"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA BARU: Kelantan's government has officially announced the termination of the appointment of Bersatu chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor as a state executive councillor (exco), effective November 9. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan revealed that this decision was sanctioned by the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V. The state government expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to Kamaruddin, who also holds the position of Ayer Lanas assemblyman, for his significant service and contributions throughout his tenure as an exco member. The roles entrusted to him were executed with exemplary dedication and a strong sense of responsibility.\n\nAs a result of this decision, the portfolios previously managed by Datuk Kamaruddin will now be managed by two existing exco members. Hilmi Abdullah will assume responsibility for the Tourism and Arts portfolio, while Zamakhsyari Mohamad will be in charge of the Heritage and Culture portfolio. This change comes into effect immediately, according to a statement released by the government.\n\nKamaruddin previously confirmed receiving a letter from the state government that terminated his exco membership, though he did not disclose the contents of the letter. The state executive councillor is scheduled to address a press conference at 3 pm today.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The Kelantan government has confirmed that the appointment of state Bersatu chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor as a state executive councillor (exco) was not renewed, effective Nov 9.",
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}