MANJUNG — UMNO welcomes Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement hinting that the 16th General Election (GE16) will not be held in the near future, instead stressing that priority must be given to efforts to address the people’s cost of living challenges.
UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that in the current situation where the country is facing global uncertainty, all parties should put aside the power struggle and focus fully on the welfare of the people.
“Currently, the country is facing a major crisis, so it is appropriate for us not to think too much about the struggle for power and position alone.”
“What is most important is that the country’s leaders continue to focus on how to ensure that the people are able to cope with the increasingly high cost of living,” he said.
He said this after officiating the Simultaneous Opening Ceremony of the 2026 UMNO Branch Conference and the Lumut Division UMNO Aidilfitri Banquet at the Merdeka Hall, Manjung Municipal Council here today.
Also present was UMNO Supreme Working Council member (MKT) Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir, who is also the Lumut UMNO Division Chief.
Yesterday, Anwar hinted that the Dewan Rakyat would not be dissolved in the near future to make way for the 16th general election, but rather that the government wanted to focus on economic recovery and the well-being of the people.
Asyraf Wajdi said the increase in world oil prices due to geopolitical factors and international conflicts were among the main challenges beyond the country’s control, thus directly impacting the people’s daily expenses.
“The approach suggested by the Prime Minister reflects the value of responsibility and high concern for the reality that the people are currently facing.”
“In the context of Barisan Nasional (BN), our stance is clear, which is to focus on our best efforts to help the people. When the people are facing a crisis, it is more important for us to focus on their welfare and well-being,” he said.
— BERNAMA
