PKR Criticises Umno After MCA Walkout Exposes BN Coalition Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leaders have criticised Umno’s approach to its coalition partners following MCA’s walkout from a Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate announcement event for the upcoming Melaka state election. PKR vice-president Datuk Chang Lih Kang questioned whether cooperation between Umno and other political parties was based on mutual trust […]
Akmal Saleh to Donate Nearly RM174,000 in Public Contributions to Those in Need

KUALA LUMPUR: UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh plans to donate nearly RM174,000 in public contributions to people in need after selling his personal assets to help settle a RM300,000 defamation judgment against him. Akmal said he had raised RM180,000 through the sale of his prized Honda X-ADV motorcycle for RM150,000 and tilapia […]
Akmal Hints at Contesting Another Seat in Melaka State Polls

MELAKA, October 14 2026— Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has hinted that he may not defend the Merlimau state seat in the upcoming Melaka state election, suggesting that he could contest in another constituency instead. Akmal raised the possibility in a Facebook post, thanking the people of Merlimau for their support and asking […]
BN To Negotiate With Other Parties For Melaka Polls Soon – Ab Rauf

MELAKA, September 24 2026, Barisan Nasional (BN) is expected to begin negotiations with other parties soon on political cooperation for the 16th Melaka State Election, says Melaka BN chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Ab Rauf, who is also Melaka Chief Minister, said the negotiations would start once he receives approval from the top UMNO […]
Police To Submit Investigation Papers On UMNO Delegate’s Speech To AGC Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 2026, Police will submit the investigation papers on Selangor delegate Datuk Noorazli Said’s speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly on Sunday to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) tomorrow. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar said the case is classified under Section 298 of the Penal Code and […]
Akmal Calls For Public Apology Over Priest Joke At UMNO Assembly

MELAKA, September 14 2026, UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has called on the individual alleged to have made a joke about Catholic priests at the party’s general assembly recently to issue a public apology to all Malaysians. Akmal, who is also Melaka Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman, said religion should […]
UMNO Committed To Building Own Strength, Not Rely On Others – Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, September 12 2026, UMNO is committed to building its own strength and will never sacrifice its dignity to secure political positions or rely on the goodwill of others, says its deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said the party was founded on the struggle to defend religion, race and country, not to […]
UMNO Vice-President Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin

KUALA LUMPUR, September 12 2026, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said people’s resilience must be strengthened as an important component of national defence in facing increasingly complex security threats. Mohamed Khaled, who is also the Defence Minister, said this was important as national security threats were no longer conventional but had become hybrid […]
Blue Malaysia Agenda To Be Reflected In BN’s GE16 Manifesto – Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, September 12 2026, The Blue Malaysia Agenda outlined by UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will be reflected in Barisan Nasional’s (BN) manifesto for the 16th General Election (GE16), says BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. He said the agenda formed part of the coalition’s efforts to formulate an approach […]
Pribumi Centrality Key To Stability, Racial Harmony – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 2026, The principle of Pribumi centrality must be upheld as an important trust to ensure stability and harmonious relations among the various races in the country, said UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid said this concept, founded on a sense of trust and responsibility, is a key […]