Tag: UMNO

Khairy To Focus On Returning To UMNO, Still Early For Seat Discussion

KEPALA BATAS, April 11 -- Former UMNO Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin's main focus at the moment is on his application to rejoin the party. Therefore, he described any discussion about the seat to be contested in the upcoming general election (GE) as too early. "I think it is too early for us to discuss where to contest (because) I am just in the process of returning, so the matter is not appropriate to discuss," he told reporters after attending the Aidilfitri Open House of Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican here tonight. After three years of being expelled from UMNO, Khairy submitted an appeal letter to return to UMNO on March 15. UMNO vice president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin previously said that the applications of several former UMNO leaders including Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and Khairy to rejoin the party would be discussed at the UMNO Supreme Council Meeting (MT) on April 17 based on the spirit of "Rumah Bangsa". Khairy said the determination of candidates and seat distribution by Barisan Nasional (BN) was under the jurisdiction of its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also UMNO president, hence he did not want to preempt any party decisions. Meanwhile, he said that the wish of former Prime Minister the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi who is also a former Kepala Batas MP for the parliamentary seat to continue to be led by an individual he trusted, namely Reezal Merican who is now the chairman of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), should be respected. “During his lifetime, Pak Lah had advised both of us, me as his son-in-law and Reezal Merican as his political son, to let Reezal take care of Kepala Batas. “So, I will not disrespect his decision and wish. I hope that Reezal Merican will succeed in the GE and be able to reclaim the Kepala Batas parliamentary seat,” he said. In the 15th GE, Reezal Merican failed to defend his Kepala Batas parliamentary seat when he lost to Perikan Nasional (PN) candidate Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad with a majority of 2,867 votes.

KEPALA BATAS, April 11 — Former UMNO Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin’s main focus at the moment is on his application to rejoin the party. Therefore, he described any discussion about the seat to be contested in the upcoming general election (GE) as too early. “I think it is too early for us to discuss where […]

UMNO Among ASEAN’s Oldest Political Parties As It Turns 80 – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 -- UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said UMNO, which is approaching its 80th anniversary, remains one of the oldest political parties in the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, with a legacy of struggle that reflects resilience and a key role in national development. The Deputy Prime Minister said that throughout its long history, UMNO has undergone various phases of struggle and shifts in the political landscape, reflecting its experience, resilience and key role in national development. "As time passes, efforts to produce capable leaders are very important to ensure the continuity of the struggle and remain relevant in the future," he posted on Facebook today. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, posted this in conjunction with UMNO's 80th anniversary. According to the post, UMNO, which was founded in 1946, will reach eight decades this year, putting it on par with several long-established political parties in ASEAN, including Thailand's Democrat Party, as well as Singapore's People's Action Party, which is 70 years old, and Indonesia's Golkar Party, which is 60 years old.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said UMNO, which is approaching its 80th anniversary, remains one of the oldest political parties in the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, with a legacy of struggle that reflects resilience and a key role in national development. The Deputy Prime Minister said that […]

UMNO Open Doors to Re-Accept Members, Strengthens Party

The "Rumah Bangsa" initiative by UMNO is seen as an extraordinary approach to strengthen the party in the Peninsular and Sabah, said UMNO Supreme Council Member Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan. He said the effort was also aimed at ensuring UMNO remained relevant not only during the election season but at all times. Ahmad, who is also Deputy Minister of Works, said a special committee had been established to manage applications, including from leaders who had been sacked or left the party, to rejoin UMNO. "Our approach is to 'forgive and forget'. When other parties took action to sack members, we opened the door to welcome them back," he said when met at the Breaking of Fast Ceremony with the Media and the Public Works Department (JKR) and the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Sarawak here today. The Pontian MP said several figures had shown interest in rejoining UMNO and further announcements would be made from time to time. Meanwhile, UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid previously said the "Rumah Bangsa" initiative was open to all without imposing any conditions, including former UMNO leaders. Two former senior UMNO leaders Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and Khairy Jamaludin have reportedly submitted an application letter to rejoin the party, which was confirmed by UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dasuki via a post on Facebook yesterday.

KUCHING — The “Rumah Bangsa” initiative by UMNO is seen as an extraordinary approach to strengthen the party in the Peninsular and Sabah, said UMNO Supreme Council Member Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan. He said the effort was also aimed at ensuring UMNO remained relevant not only during the election season but at all times. […]

Khairy’s Appeal Application Process Not Expected to Take Long – Zambry

PUTRAJAYA — The appeal application process for former UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin to rejoin the party is not expected to take long, said UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Zambry, who is also the Secretary-General of Barisan Nasional (BN), said Khairy’s appeal would be brought to the UMNO Supreme Council […]

Ahmad Zahid Receives Khairy’s Appeal Letter to Rejoin UMNO

KUALA LUMPUR — UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that he had received a letter of appeal from former UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin to rejoin the party. Ahmad Zahid said the application was received from Khairy, who is also a former Rembau Member of Parliament, who was present to submit a […]

Dr Akmal Urges Firm Action Against Extremism, Calls For Fair Law Enforcement

KUALA LUMPUR — Akmal Saleh, the UMNO Youth chief and Merlimau assemblyman, has called for strict action not only against individuals who insult religious symbols but also against those who resort to violence and intimidation. In a post on social media, Akmal said firm action should be taken against individuals who step on the trisula symbol, […]

UMNO News Dismisses Negative Labels, Focuses on Rebuilding Party Strength — Mohamad

SEREMBAN — UMNO has chosen not to entertain the various negative labels thrown by certain quarters, instead determined to focus on strengthening the party’s internal harmony as the main step to rise again. UMNO Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the party is currently in the process of rebuilding its strength starting from the […]

Hishammuddin Signals Readiness to Return if Umno Lifts Suspension

KUALA LUMPUR — Former defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein has expressed his willingness to resume an active role in United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) should the party leadership decide to lift his suspension. In a video posted on social media, the Sembrong MP welcomed recent remarks by UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who indicated that the […]