Saifuddin Abdullah joins PKR

On the flip side, he said there were encouraging responses from Umno members who know him, ranging from those who wished him the best, to those who understand the reasons behind him leaving Umno. However, he did not elaborate further on this. “I think he can very easily be put anywhere”, she told reporters after launching the “RM26 for Change” donation drive at the PKR headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today.

PKR president Wan Azizah Wan Ismail is still undecided on which seat they will have their newest member Saifuddin Abdullah contest in the next general election.

Despite other parties with multiracial platforms, Saifuddin said today that his heart was inexplicably attracted to PKR.

“I have contacted my chairman who is now overseas”.

Saifuddin who is also the Global Moderates Movement (GMM) chief executive officer joined the PKR today.

“We will tap his on talent and ability and his standing among the youth especially, and that will be his main forte”, said Dr Wan Azizah.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said results of investigations found that the money in Najib’s personal accounts was a “donor’s contribution”. “Not because he left UMNO but because he did not join DAP which is more suitable for him”, he said.

Former deputy education minister Saifuddin Abdullah has left Umno to join the opposition Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) because of financial scandals involving 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and transfer of funds to the prime minister’s personal bank accounts.

After his loss, he became more active in civil society work, giving talks and attending forums by virtue of his position in GMM and as head of Akademi Belia.

Umno recently issued Saifuddin a show-cause letter for attending a roundtable discussion of Opposition parties on Sept 21.

He was however optimistic that Saifuddin’s action would bring a positive impact to UMNO.