Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has turned down Muda’s offer to return as party president following his acquittal on corruption and money laundering charges, stating he needs more time to decide on the matter.
Syed Saddiq, who temporarily stepped down as Muda president soon after his conviction by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2023, was offered the post in June when the Court of Appeal cleared him of all charges.
“I have informed the party’s leadership that I need a little bit more time,” he said at an event here today.
“I want to spend time with my family, focus on my constituency work in Muar, and continue fundraising for local needs.
“I’ve already relayed my decision to the party leadership, and I will leave it at that.”
Syed Saddiq said he stepped down as Muda president in…