Pagoh UMNO division acting chief, Ismail Mohamed has denied talks that he would quit the party, as viralised in the social media since Friday.
A blog claimed that Ismail, who is also the Bukit Serampang assemblyman, would be appointed as Johor chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM).
Ismail was also said to be the candidate for the post of Johor Menteri Besar, in the event of changes in the state government.
"It (allegation) is untrue. It is a desperate move by PPBM after the party failed to get support from Pagoh.
"I want to stress that Pagoh UMNO division will continue to serve the people," he told Bernama via WhatsApp, today.
READ: 'Pagoh still has many BN supporters' - Ismail
Last week, Jorak assemblyman, Datuk Dr Shahruddin Md Salleh resigned from UMNO to take up the post of secretary-general of PPBM.
Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Shahruddin's decision did not affect the party and will spur them to capture several seats, including those lost in the previous general election. -- Bernama
READ: Shahruddin's service terminated with immediate effect
READ: Muhyiddin's statement is like 'counting chicken before they hatch' - Salleh
Bernama
Mon Oct 10 2016
A blog had claimed that Ismail Mohamed (pic) will be appointed as Johor chairman of PPBM. - BERNAMApic/Files
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