The opposition leader’s sacking from Bersatu comes amid a leadership tussle between him and party president Muhyiddin Yassin.

According to the letter sighted by FMT, the disciplinary board found that Hamzah had breached Clause 9.1.4 of the party’s constitution.

“This notice is effective immediately. You may, however, submit an appeal to the appeals board within 14 days,” said disciplinary board chairman Radzi Manan.

A source in the Bersatu Supreme Council confirmed the authenticity of the letter with FMT.

FMT has contacted Ahmad Ikhwan Fadhli, Hamzah’s private secretary, for comment.

Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali confirmed the matter, saying the party’s top leadership had been informed of the disciplinary board’s ruling.

Azmin said the disciplinary board revoked Hamzah’s membership rights under Clause 22.5 of the party constitution, effective immediately, after finding that he violated Clause 9.1.4, which requires members to comply with the constitution, code of ethics, and code of conduct.

On Wednesday, it was reported that Hamzah would miss his disciplinary board hearing, scheduled for yesterday, as he was in Sydney, Australia, assisting his daughter with her university enrolment.

Ikhwan said Hamzah was already overseas when he received the notice on Feb 7, and immediately informed the disciplinary board that he could not attend.

Hamzah had been summoned to appear before the board following complaints that he attempted to sabotage the party’s 2025 annual general assembly and undermined the leadership.

A notice dated Feb 6 said this was the second summons, following an earlier one issued in October last year.