SHAH ALAM, May 18 — Umno vice president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has quit as Selangor Umno chairman, effective May 1.

In a statement here today, Ismail said Selangor Umno deputy chairman Datuk Mat Nadzari Ahmad Dahlan assumes the role of acting chairman pending an announcement from Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is also carrying of the duties of the president, on who would be appointed to the post.

"Insya Allah (God willing) the announcement will be made after Aidilfitri (next month),” he said. — Bernama