KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 16 -- Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has declined the offer to resume his role as Muda president following his acquittal on corruption and money laundering charges.

FMT reported that the Muar MP said he needs more time before deciding.

"I have informed the party leadership that I need a little more time," he said at an event here yesterday, as quoted by the news portal.

"I want to spend time with my family, focus on my constituency work in Muar, and continue fundraising for local needs.

I've already relayed my decision to the party leadership, and I will leave it at that."

Syed Saddiq stepped down as Muda president in 2023 during his corruption trial, saying he wanted to show that holding the presidency required being "w...