Ismail Sabri: Skipping veep race, polls not in line with party constitution

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he is not defending his position as vice-president in next month’s Umno election because he believes the electoral process this time is not in line with the party constitution.

This is after Umno closed the competition for the party president and deputy president posts.

“I cannot speak for others (but) I have consistently disagreed that the top two posts be uncontested...