{
  "id": 5767779,
  "title": "Bersatu appoints new Perlis, Terengganu chiefs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/bersatu-appoints-new-perlis-terengganu-chiefs-5767779",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/05/bersatu-appoints-new-perlis-terengganu-chiefs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bersatu has announced the appointment of two new leaders for its Perlis and Terengganu chapters. Izizam Ibrahim, the leader of the Padang Besar division, will assume the role of Perlis chief, while Yusop Majid, the Setiu division leader, takes over as Terengganu chief. These appointments were approved by Bersatu's secretary-general, Azmin Ali, and became effective on September 3.\n\nAzmin Ali praised the new leaders, stating that they possess significant experience in politics and public administration. He expressed confidence that Izizam and Yusop will bring innovative ideas and strategic plans to enhance Bersatu's inclusive, progressive, and people-centric efforts.\n\nPrior to these appointments, Perlis was led by Abu Bakar Hamzah, who also serves as the state's menteri besar and Kuala Perlis assemblyman. In Terengganu, Razali Idris was the chief of the party's chapter. Abu Bakar resigned from the party's Supreme Council on July 9, and Razali announced his resignation as Terengganu Bersatu chief on August 7.",
  "summary": "The party says Izizam Ibrahim and Yusop Majid will inject 'fresh ideas and strategic plans' into the two chapters.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bersatu lantik ketua baharu di Perlis, Terengganu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/bersatu-lantik-ketua-baharu-di-perlis-terengganu",
        "published": "2026-09-05T09:53:00.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}