Saturday, March 21, 2009

It's The Most Challenging Period, Says Ali Rustam

MELAKA, March 21 -- Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam has described his disqualification from contesting the Umno deputy presidency as the most challenging period of his involvement in the party.

He said, however, he accepted the decision with an open mind as he was sincere in his commitment to the party, the people and the country."What is most important, we are guided by our purpose. This is my belief, that is why whatever happened to me, I am ready to face it," he told reporters after attending a wedding reception at Taman Saujana Indah, Bukit Katil here today.


Mohd Ali, 59, who was going for the Umno deputy president's post, was barred from contesting in the party polls after the party's disciplinary board found him guilty of breaching party ethics on money politics on Tuesday.The Umno appeals panel yesterday unanimously rejected Mohd Ali's appeal against the decision to bar him from contesting in party elections next week.


Asked whether he was disappointed with the appeal panel's decision, he said, "I was ready to accept whatever decision with an open heart. Sometime it is good, sometime it is not so good, sometime it is challenging."Mohd Ali, who joined Umno when he was 18, said he stayed calm as he had gone through turmoil in the party.


Asking his supporters to remain calm, he said he would continue to carry out his duty in the party and the government, and attend the Umno general assembly next week.With him ousted from the contest for the deputy presidency, he asked the delegates to chose wisely between the two contenders - Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib."We are first among friends, whoever wins be a good leader, whoever lose be a good follower, only then the party will be safe," he said.


Mohd Ali urged Umno members give full support to incoming president Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak to enable the new leadership to strengthen the party and the government for the betterment of the people.-- BERNAMA

1 comment:

Alirustam.com said...

We will support you all the way DSAR. We share this challenging and trying moments with you.

Our doa with you!