(Bernama) -- Angkatan Keadilan Insan Malaysia (Akim) candidate Harun Alias Ab Rahman Mohamad, who withdrew at the last-minute from contesting the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat, faces disciplinary action from the party.

Akim president Hanafi Hamat said besides withdrawing from the by-election at the last minute, Harun Alias had also betrayed the party by openly declaring his support for the PAS candidate.

“Harun Alias has disappointed the party with his actions,” he told Bernama here on Tuesday, nomination day for the Jan 17 by-election.

Harun Alias was at the nomination centre at the State Stadium in Kuala Terengganu on Tuesday morning, but shocked everyone, especially Akim members and supporters, when he announced his withdrawal without giving any specific reason.

He also stated his support for the PAS candidate in the by-election, Mohd Abdul Wahid Endut.

The by-election will see a three-cornered fight involving Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh of Barisan Nasional, PAS’ Mohd Abdul Wahid and an independent, Azharudin Mamat @ Adam.

Hanafi said although Harun Alias’s candidature did not receive his side’s blessing as it was announced by another group in the party, it did not mean that he could do what he had done.

“We did not name a second candidate as we wanted to avoid a rift in the party and decided that Harun Alias be given a chance to contest in the by-election, but his last-minute withdrawal is highly unacceptable,” he said.

In light of what happened, the Akim supreme council will convene an emergency meeting to discuss the action to be taken against Harun Alias.

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written by Democrats, January 06, 2009 15:57:48

I think this Mohd Wahid Endut guy must be really good that the AKIM candidate even respects his standing in the community to just way way for him. Dont punish Harun Alias, he's just being sensible and save AKIMs deposit money. Do the right thing : Just support PAS.

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written by Garend, January 06, 2009 16:55:43

I agree AKIM. don't be a sour grape. accept the fact that this is best for your party. ppl will respect you more like this. In spite of all the stuff that you guys have been saying all these while. Then again Harun if the AKIM sack you. I am sure PAS will welcome you with open arms. or even PKR.

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written by ahmadneil, January 06, 2009 17:07:09

He is angry becos he didn't have a share with the money

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written by wartank, January 06, 2009 18:37:35

Harun Alias should not even be worried. Just join PR. The community would welcome one who is sensible and wise into their ranks.
At least he realises his ideals and stand by them, unlike most in AKIM.

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written by amoker, January 06, 2009 18:38:58

Is AKIM a real party?

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written by mypanida, January 06, 2009 19:54:06

Harun Alias is a Patriot


gg

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written by Raizzen, January 07, 2009 00:21:56

Alah, this is one of those AMNO's threats to their betrayers. Look at what they did to Ramlang Poringgi. But Ramlan was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. So he wasnt really an AMNO betrayer. But seriously, big ups En. Harun. We need more patriots like you, and not parrots like those in AMNO.

OMG, I just insulted the parrots !

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