Fed minister heap praises on Sarawak
KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has heaped praises on the Sarawak government for the various initiatives implemented to achieve success for the state and its people. She made these remarks during the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) Townhall Session Kota Raja Division, Klang recently, […]
Anwar admits disagreement with Mahathir, Muhyiddin over ban on UMNO post-GE-14
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed his opposition to the proposal put forth by former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to ban UMNO after the 14th General Election. According to a report in Berita Harian, Anwar disclosed that even prominent figures like DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng and […]
State Polls: UMNO Youth ready to work with other youth wings
BUKIT MERTAJAM: UMNO Youth is ready to fight and be committed to working together with the youth wings in the Unity Government in the six-state elections, including in seats that the party is not contesting. UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said he would ensure the UMNO Youth election machinery worked hard to ensure […]
BN to announce candidates on July 21: Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) will be announcing its list of candidates for the election in six states on July 21. The matter was stated by Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman who is UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after the Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council meeting lasty night. “For BN, we will announce […]
Is 3-3 a safe bet?
‘If you don’t participate in politics, you are going to be governed by those who do.’ – Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California. AS the six states that will go to the polls this year announce the dissolution of their state assemblies, predictions are being made on the outcome. Not that it changes the grand […]
Ahmad Zahid reiterates Umno’s commitment to ensure success for unity govt in state polls
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno shoulders great responsibility to ensure the upcoming state elections (PRN) in six states will result in the formation of state governments that complement the ruling federal unity government. Party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said success at the state elections is vital in strengthening the Islamic and Malay agenda supported […]
Umno reiterates commitment to defend unity government till end of term
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno today reiterated its stance and commitment to defend the ruling unity government until the 16th general election. Its president, who is also Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said if there is any party trying to challenge the position of the unity government, Umno and all the component parties […]
Assembly participation is sign of respect from GPS to UMNO
KUCHING: The upcoming general assembly of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which is a part of the Unity Government, will be attended by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as a sign of respect. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos opined that, all in all, things will go on as usual with the outcome of the said assembly. “The […]
No conflict of interest for govt in royal pardon application for Najib by UMNO
SHAH ALAM: There is no conflict of interest for the government following UMNO’s decision to submit an application to the Yang di-Dipertuan Agong to consider giving its former president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak a pardon. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter should not arise as everyone can apply for a pardon […]
Wan Rosdy, Mohamed Khaled, Johari secure UMNO VP posts
KUALA LUMPUR: The UMNO state liaison committee chairmen for Pahang, Johor, and the Federal Territories, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, and Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, respectively, were officially confirmed as the party’s vice-presidents for the term 2023-2026 upon the conclusion of the party polls held yesterday. UMNO Elections Committee chairman Tan Sri Syahrir […]
