Bringing back exiled Umno members was one of the suggestions to strengthen the once-powerful party ahead of state polls. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KUALA LUMPUR – Two days of bluster and leaders’ exhortations to commit to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government made way for a more introspective tone, as Umno’s annual assembly drew to a close on Saturday, with delegates offering their views on how to resuscitate the once-mighty party’s fortunes.
Youth wing treasurer Kurniawan Naim Moktar called on the supreme council – the party’s top decision-making body – to restore “any of our sacked or suspended leaders who have yet to join other parties and continue to love our party”. “I know the weaknesses of PAS, I know the weaknesses of Bersatu, I know all the weaknesses of PN,” said the 75-year-old. Parti Islam SeMalaysia and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, the main components on opposition pact Perikatan Nasional, are Umno’s main rivals for the Malay Muslim majority vote.he added, making reference to the traditional Malay dagger that is Umno’s symbol.
“It appears KJ still has hope in Umno,” Dr Akmal told a press conference on Saturday, referring to former health minister Khairy’s praise for his stance on the party’s need to settle internal issues. Dr Zahid, in his closing speech, said the supreme council “is always open to” restoring members slapped with disciplinary action.
He clarified that the demand for a DAP apology was to improve ties between their respective grassroots, but it was up to the wisdom of DAP’s leadership to decide on whether to do so.
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