Tuesday October 31, 2006
Klang Umno backs chief, blames Opposition
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KLANG: The Klang Umno division rallied behind its chief Datuk Zakaria Md Deros with a show of support and loyalty, claiming that he had been “sabotaged” by the Opposition.
“The entire thing is the work of the Opposition to discredit him. The only thing wrong here is the non-submission of building plans, that’s all,” division information chief Shoimi Shafie told pressmen at 6.45pm yesterday after the division held an emergency meeting.
Those who attended the meeting at the division’s headquarters in Pandamaran included division deputy chairman Datuk Mazlynoor Abdul Latiff, division Wanita chief Senator Datin Paduka Norhayati Onn Ismail and acting Youth chief Zainuri, who is Zakaria’s son.
While Shoimi was speaking to the press, division treasurer Datuk Azman Othman Salleh looked out the window on the third floor of the building and shouted: “Sudahlah Mi, naiklah. Nak cari publisiti kah? Naik! (That’s enough Mi, come up. Are you seeking publicity? Come up!)”
Shoimi waved to Azman, gesturing for more time. He then showed the press a photograph of a wooden house, saying Zakaria had helped construct the house for a poor family.
“Abang Zak built this house. He has helped many people. This is one example, and there are many more,” said Shoimi.
At this point, another division committee member, Mohd Nasir Chanadin, joined in: “Abang Zak is not sombong (proud) or bongkak (arrogant) as claimed by some quarters.
“Abang Zakaria helps to build houses for the poor, pay education fees for poor children and is very friendly to everyone. I will not believe that he is a proud person.”
When Mohd Nasir was speaking, Azman again shouted for the men to go upstairs.
Shoimi urged the pressmen to understand Azman’s frustration as the treasurer had disagreed with much of what has been written in the media about Zakaria, labelling the articles inaccurate.
Division secretary Ishak Mohd Jonid said the division would appeal to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo to retain Zakaria as Klang municipal councillor.
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