KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 30 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth treasurer Datuk Shahrul Nasrun Kamarudin has been relieved of his duties following a viral social media controversy sparked by allegations from his former wife, entrepreneur and influencer Amyera Zainal.

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh confirmed the decision, saying that it was made to allow Shahrul Nasrun to resolve his personal matters away from the public eye.

"For now, Datuk Shahrul has been temporarily relieved of his duties as BN Youth treasurer to enable him to focus on his personal affairs. We will not interfere and will give him the space he needs," Akmal was quoted saying in a Sinar Harian report.

The controversy erupted on Oct 28 when Amyera made a series of ...