KOTA BARU: Kelantan Bersatu chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor has confirmed receiving a letter terminating his appointment as the state executive councillor for tourism, culture, arts and heritage.
In a brief telephone conversation with the New Straits Times, Kamaruddin said he received the letter from the state government today.
“What I can confirm is that I received the letter today, but I will not reveal the details now.
“I will speak about it during a press conference tomorrow,” he said.
Kamaruddin, who is the Ayer Lanas assemblyman, however, said the decision would not affect the party.
Yesterday, Kamaruddin said he was aware of rumours surrounding his possible termination but had yet to receive any official letter from the state government.
Kamaruddin has served as a state exco member since August 2023.
He has also helmed Kelantan Bersatu for the past 10 years.
The decision by the Pas-led state government is believed to have been made amid the ongoing political rift between Pas and Bersatu, the two main parties in Perikatan Nasional (PN), following the breakdown of their political cooperation.
The strained relationship between the parties escalated in May when Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced that the party would re-evaluate its cooperation with Bersatu over several issues, including alleged differences in political direction and the handling of internal party matters.
On June 8, Pas announced its decision to terminate all political cooperation with Bersatu following a special meeting of its central working committee.
The move raised questions over the future of Bersatu representatives holding positions in Pas-led state governments, including Kelantan.
It is also learnt that Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud will hold a special press conference on the matter tomorrow.