PUTRAJAYA: Umno leaders have called on party members to close ranks and support the party in light of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation as prime minister on Monday (Aug 16).

       The party’s state chiefs, in a joint statement, called for its leaders and 42 MPs to adhere to all decisions made by Umno.

       “We urge leaders at all levels to stay united, loyal and to support the party’s leadership at all times.

       “As party members, everyone must remain steadfast in upholding Umno’s principles, rules and ethics,” the joint statement read.

       The statement was signed by 13 Umno leaders: deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and state chiefs Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, Datuk Hasni Mohammad, Datuk Saarani Mohamad, Datuk Seri Azlan Man, Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub, Datuk Seri Ahmad Said, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, Datuk Musa Sheikh Fadzir, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Tan Sri Noh Omar.