KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- The office of the leader of the Opposition last night confirmed that a letter circulating on social media claiming that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin had resigned is fake.

The matter was verified by officials at the office when contacted, according to a report published today in Berita Harian.

Earlier, two letters using the letterheads of the office and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) went viral, purportedly stating that Hamzah had stepped down as Opposition Leader.

The letters claimed the resignation followed Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's stepping down and considered current political realities and needs.

They also alleged that the decision was made after careful consideration to ensure leadership continui...