Labuan Umno leaders sign pledge of loyalty to party

Labuan Umno division leaders have signed an "aku janji" letter or letter of undertaking as proof of loyalty to the party.

Labuan Umno chief Mohd Rafi Alli Hassan said this was in line with the Umno central leadership's directive for all party leaders to show their loyalty.

"The signing of a letter of undertaking was not done in the past, and this is a crucial time for party leaders to show their full commitment and loyalty to the party. 

"As we know, there have been many cases of Umno leaders, for instance in Sabah, who have jumped ship after viewing opportunities in other political parties.

"This letter is important in that it clearly outlines the terms exactly as the leaders have agreed to, in accordance with the party constitution," he said on April 15.

Rafi said a total of 30 Labuan Umno committee members including 10 appointed members, and leaders from the division’s Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings, were sworn in and had signed the letter on that day.
 
Rafi, who is also an Umno Supreme Council member, said those found to have violated any of the clauses in the letter of undertaking would face disciplinary action.

"Those found to have been disloyal to the party will face disciplinary action such as expulsion or suspension for a certain period of time," he said.

He also said the Labuan Umno division was conducting a deregistration exercise for party members found to have joined other parties since 2018.

"We prefer to have quality over quantity. No point having more members but they cannot contribute or are disloyal," he said.