{
  "id": 5252851,
  "title": "‘I will quit if Zahid asks me to, not anyone else’ - Asyraf Wajdi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/i-will-quit-if-zahid-asks-me-to-not-anyone-else-asyraf-wajdi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T05:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126892/i-will-quit-if-zahid-asks-me-to-not-anyone-else-asyraf-wajdi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MARA Chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki firmly stated that he would resign only if urged by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and not under any other pressure. This was highlighted in a press conference ahead of the UMNO General Assembly (PAU) 2026. A separate incident involving allegations from the TH RCI report did not sway his commitment, as he clarified that his appointment was solely dependent on the instructions from the relevant ministry leadership. Asyraf emphasized his dedication to restoring and streamlining MARA's governance management to maintain the institution's strength and integrity, rather than succumbing to external pressures.",
  "summary": "Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, chairman of MARA and UMNO Secretary-General, has stated that he will only resign from his position if Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi asks him to do so. According to Asyraf, he was appointed by Zahid, and therefore, he will follow his instructions.\n\nAsyraf's comments come after PKR Youth called for his resignation following issues raised in the TH RCI report. However, Asyraf emphasized that his priority is to safeguard MARA, an institution established to protect the interests of Malays and Bumiputeras. He described attempts to link him to the TH issue as a \"perception game\" aimed at damaging MARA's reputation and image.\n\nAsyraf stressed that he will not bow to pressure from PKR Youth or any other party, and that Zahid is the only person entitled to ask for his resignation. He also mentioned that his focus over the past three years has been on strengthening MARA's governance, education, and Bumiputera entrepreneurship initiatives.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED] Asyraf Wajdi will quit Mara only if Zahid asks amid TH RCI probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/updated-asyraf-wajdi-will-quit-mara-only-if-zahid-asks-amid-th-rci",
        "published": "2026-09-03T04:47:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Asyraf Wajdi says only Zahid can decide whether he should step down as Mara chairman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/asyraf-wajdi-says-only-zahid-can-decide-whether-he-should-step-down",
        "published": "2026-09-03T05:21:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Proposed Mara hospital would serve all regardless of race, says Asyraf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/proposed-mara-hospital-would-serve-all-regardless-of-race-says-asyraf",
        "published": "2026-09-03T05:44:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "If Zahid asks, I will resign, but not at PKR Youth's demand - Asyraf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/if-zahid-asks-i-will-resign-but-not-at-pkr-youths-demand-asyraf",
        "published": "2026-09-03T06:51:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}