KUALA LUMPUR, Wed:
Two days after Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced his shock resignation from Umno, his second son, Datuk Mokhzani, followed suit today. The 46-year-old businessman also made the same demand as his father that the Prime Minister and Umno president steps down.
Dr Mahathir’s third son, Datuk Mukhriz, is, however, not following into his father’s footsteps, preferring to remain as a member and Jerlun MP, rationalising that it would be better for him to fight the PM from within the party.
Dr Mahathir’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamed Ali, had also resigned together with her husband.
The ex-Prime Minister’s resignation triggered a party wide condemnation and shock, with many Umno leaders either criticising Dr Mahathir or appealing that he re-consider his decision.
Umno’s 70-odd MPs had yesterday pledged support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to continue leading the party and Government during a meeting at Parliament House.
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