Tag: UMNO

UMNO To Remain In Negeri Sembilan Unity Government – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 -- UMNO has no intention of becoming the opposition in Negeri Sembilan and will continue supporting and remain as part of the state’s Unity Government, party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said the party’s national leadership has finalised the position of all 14 UMNO assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan to continue backing the existing state government. “We have no intention of becoming the opposition. UMNO at the national level has decided that all 14 assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan will remain part of the Unity Government,” he told reporters after the Kami Gen MARA Gathering here today. Ahmad Zahid said this in response to speculation over the party’s position in the state, adding that UMNO has not discussed any proposal to appoint a Menteri Besar from its ranks. On preparations for possible snap elections in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor, he said all component parties have begun groundwork to ensure readiness, but it is still too early to identify potential candidates. Commenting on a proposal by economists to make Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) the core of a dedicated ministry for Bumiputera development, Ahmad Zahid said the idea has never been considered. “It has never been our intention, even if it is a proposal. MARA will remain, for now, as a key agency under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development,” he said. He added that strengthening the Bumiputera agenda through MARA is in line with Article 153 of the Federal Constitution and the social contract, aimed at improving the community’s wellbeing without neglecting the interests of other groups. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — UMNO has no intention of becoming the opposition in Negeri Sembilan and will continue supporting and remain as part of the state’s Unity Government, party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said the party’s national leadership has finalised the position of all 14 UMNO assemblymen in Negeri […]

Ensure Continued Administrative Stability In Negeri Sembilan – Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the situation in Negeri Sembilan should be viewed in the context of respecting the royal institution and maintaining administrative stability. As such, Anwar, who is also chairman of Pakatan Harapan (PH), said a statement by a UMNO leader in Negeri Sembilan that the party is prepared to become the opposition in the state should not be overplayed. “The UMNO (Negeri Sembilan) statement is not yet clear. I do not wish to comment on it. “At present, if the issue concerns the royal institution, I have personally heard from His Royal Higness Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. “So the issue does not arise, as we abide by the Ruler’s decree, which calls for stability and for the Menteri Besar (Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun) to continue (his duties),” he told reporters after attending the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability’s monthly assembly here today. He was commenting on a statement issued by Negeri Sembilan UMNO liaison committee chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, who stressed that the party is willing to become the opposition rather than work with PH in the state government, as it does not want to be associated with the state’s customary and constitutional crisis. Elaborating further, Anwar said any claims that the Negeri Sembilan government led by Aminuddin has lost majority support must be determined through proper legal processes. “Has it truly lost full support? That will all follow due process,” he said. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding the monarchy, including the role of the four Undangs (traditional chieftains) as part of Negeri Sembilan’s governance structure. “I have also conveyed to the Menteri Besar that, in addition to adhering to the decree of the Yang Dipertuan Besar, he should continue engaging with the four Undangs, in accordance with Negeri Sembilan’s laws and customs,” he said. On April 27, all 14 Barisan Nasional assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan were reported to have announced a loss of confidence and withdrawn support for the state government led by Aminuddin, following a crisis involving the state’s customary and constitutional institutions. The crisis in Negeri Sembilan began after the Undang Luak Sungei Ujong, who was reported to have signed the declaration to depose Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the situation in Negeri Sembilan should be viewed in the context of respecting the royal institution and maintaining administrative stability. As such, Anwar, who is also chairman of Pakatan Harapan (PH), said a statement by a UMNO leader in Negeri Sembilan that the party […]

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 […]