Official confirmation: Checks with Shamsul’s office confirmed the authenticity of his resignation.
PETALING JAYA: Umno’s Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah has resigned as Energy and Natural Resources Minister, raising further questions on the future of the Perikatan Nasional government.
His resignation was announced in a press statement that was shared by BernamaTV on Facebook yesterday, although the station deleted its tweet shortly thereafter.
However, checks with Shamsul’s office confirmed the authenticity of his resignation.
“Firstly, I would like to thank the Prime Minister for giving me the chance to serve as the Energy and Natural Resources Minister, and also the Umno leadership for proposing me for the position of a federal minister.