JAKARTA - The internal conflict of the Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (United Development Party/PPP) in Malaysia is escalating. Several cadres are demanding strict sanctions against the Chairman of the Malaysian Foreign Leadership Council (DPLN), Zainul Arifin, who they believe has acted beyond his authority.
Senior PPP Malaysian cadre, Aswal Ludin Bin Arwah, stated that Zainul's unilateral action not only violates the Articles of Association (AD/ART), but also undermines the reconciliation process affirmed by the PPP Central Executive Board through Decree of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Number M.HH-15.AH.11.02 of 2025, dated October 6, 2025.
"It is clear that the PPP is in a position of reconciliation and unity of command. But there are still individuals who continue to act inappropriately, acting outside the rules, and embarrassing the party's reputation before cadres and supporters in Malaysia," Aswal emphasized to the media on Tuesday (11/11/2025).
Aswal believes Zainul is part of the PPP's efforts to undermine the party, especially in Malaysia. At that time, Zainul replaced Dato Mail Saleh, the Chairman of the Malaysian Regional Leadership Council (DPLN) for the 2018-2023 period, when Romy served as Chairman of the PPP. His term was renewed with a letter of assignment dated March 25, 2021, extending his term to 2026.
"During Suharso's tenure as Chairman, Zainul clearly violated the PPP's Articles of Association (AD/ART) for short-term gain. How can a cadre arbitrarily replace a Chairman who still holds an official letter of assignment? This is a form of defiance against the party's structure and rules," he said.
According to him, this action not only demonstrates disloyalty to the organization's core principles but also creates unrest among PPP cadres and supporters in Malaysia.
"The PPP does not belong to individuals. Don't use the party as a personal vehicle for short-term political gain. This behavior erodes cadre trust and tarnishes the party's reputation," he said.
Aswal emphasized that the PPP Central Executive Board (DPP) should not hesitate to issue warning letters (SP), or even dismissals, against cadres found to have violated party discipline and ethics.
"The PPP must be free from manipulative behavior and sectoral egos. If left unchecked, the public will judge the PPP to have lost its authority. The Central Executive Board (DPP) must act decisively and prevent the organization from being controlled by individuals who would weaken the party's fighting spirit," he stressed.
According to several cadres, the internal situation of the PPP in Malaysia now requires serious improvement so that the party can regain its solidity and focus on building its base among the Indonesian diaspora.
"We don't want the PPP in Malaysia to be destroyed by the actions of a handful of people hungry for position. The PPP Central Executive Board (DPP) must be present and enforce party discipline," Aswal concluded.
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