KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 -- Bersatu's Kudat division has been dissolved after 19 committee members resigned and left the party with immediate effect.

Muhammad Affan Jumahat, Deputy of Bersatu Sabah's Leadership Liaison Body, said the decision came after careful consideration of several factors, Utusan Malaysia reported today.

Those stepping down include Deputy Permanent Chairman Sainol Tanjilul, Deputy Chief of Kudat Zulkifli Nordin, Chief of Srikandi Rainah Sakout, Secretary Suaimi Suliman, Treasurer Kalintong Tandok, Information Chief Rojinal Mandawai, and 11 other committee members.

Muhammad Affan said the resignations were prompted by unease over the abrupt dismissal of several elected representatives and division chiefs.

"We made th...