PETALING JAYA: Amanah president Mohamad Sabu has urged party leaders and members to focus on the coming six state elections instead of who will succeed Salahuddin Ayub as the party No 2 and in the government.
Mohamad, who is also known as Mat Sabu, said the main priority now should be working towards securing victories for the unity government candidates.
“Let us not concern ourselves with who will replace the late Salahuddin Ayub for now.
“We will discuss the matter of leadership succession with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a later stage,” he said in a statement.
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Salahuddin, who was the domestic trade and cost of living minister, died at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital. Alor Setar on Sunday. He was 61.
The Pulai MP and Simpang Jeram assemblyman had undergone surgery for a brain haemorrhage.
Salahuddin also served as Amanah deputy president.
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