Resurgent UMNO challenges PM Anwar to dissolve Parliament, face vote of confidence.

KUALA LUMPUR PKR Youth (AMK) deputy chief Nabil Halimi has mocked Umnos repeated threats to leave the Unity Government, likening the party to a spouse who talks about divorce but never actually leaves.Sharing a screenshot of a news report on Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidis winding-up speech at the Umno General Assembly, Nabil said the partys tough talk amounted to little more than political posturing.Umno is like a partner who dares you to divorce me if you're brave, but never packs a bag, never moves out, still pulls their side of the blanket at night

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi allowed a man carrying a Justice for Najib Razak placard to walk onto the stage during the partys general assembly today.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the proposal for the rally was mooted by PAS representatives who attended the Umno general assembly yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR Umno will remain in the Unity Government until the end of its term, in line with a resolution passed at the party's General Assembly, said Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said Umno would not challenge the position of any party, particularly Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as the resolution adopted by the party must be respected.Our position is that we will not challenge anyone, especially the Prime Minister, because the resolution made at the Umno General Assembly must be respected.We will continue to remain together with the current Unity Government until the end of its term

SUNGAI PETANI A meeting between the Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and Umno leaders in the state is currently being arranged to take place in the near future.Sanusi, who is the the Jeneri State Legislative Assemblyman, confirmed that he has been informed about the matter and that it was being scheduled by his office now

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 The presence of PAS leaders at this years Umno general assembly signals the potenti...

Where is the mention of the (Madani) Government? Is it here?Definitions and interpretations, unless the circumstances and context require otherwise, the following terms or expressions used in this Agreement shall have the following meanings: The memorandum of understanding on cooperation shall mean this agreement and any subsequent agreements made relating to the formation and operation of the Malaysia Unity Government.Eh, Ive let it slip. Look at this first, he said during his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly (PAU 2026) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here on Saturday.Zahids remarks appeared to reinforce Umnos position that the administration should be formally referred to as the Malaysia Unity Government, rather than the Madani Government.The issue had earlier been raised by Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who stressed that Umno wanted the administration to continue to be referred to as the Malaysia Unity Government, in line with the original agreement governing its formation.Asyraf said there was no issue with the Malaysia Madani concept being used as a vision or war cry, but argued that referring to the administration itself as the Madani Government was inconsistent with the original agreement.The remarks come as Umno continues to assert its position within the coalition government, stressing that its participation in the administration does not mean surrendering the partys political identity or interests.Zahid had also previously stressed that cooperation within the government should not be interpreted as political surrender, saying parties could work together without losing their respective identities.The Malaysia Unity Government was formed following the 15th General Election (GE15), after no single coalition secured a simple majority to form the Federal Government.The cooperation brought together parties from previously opposing political blocs, including PH and BN, alongside other parties, to form the current administration.Zahids decision to publicly read from the agreement at the Umno general assembly therefore puts renewed focus on the terms underpinning that cooperation, particularly the political understanding between the parties forming the Unity Government.

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must focus entirely on rebuilding its own internal strength rather than relying on the goodwill of external political allies, Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, fondly known as Tok Mat to party members, said on Saturday.Speaking during the winding-up session of the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Mohamad reflected on the party's historical endurance through severe political turbulence."Despite being destroyed and embroiled in internal fights, Umno remains standing today."Do not rely on the mercy of others, do not rely on other parties," he said.He called on delegates to fortify the organisation from within to withstand upcoming political battles and ensure the party cannot be easily undermined by rivals."Build internal strength, make it a fortress against whatever we will face

KUALA LUMPUR The 2026 Umno General Assembly (PAU), which drew to a close on Saturday, might be the last before the 16th General Election (GE16).This was announced by Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi shortly before concluding his presidential winding-up speech earlier."I would like to thank everyone and wish you all a safe journey home."God willing, this Umno General Assembly will be the last before the 16th General Election," he said.MORE TO COME

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hit out at those pushing for the party to leave the Unity Government, following his sharp remarks in his policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly (PAU) on Friday.Without naming the parties concerned directly, Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said the position of prime minister currently held would not have been achieved without his party's support."The ceplos (keyboard warriors) keep telling us to leave the government if we dare

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno has appealed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a full pardon, a day after the Federal Territories Pardons Board deferred a decision on his fresh clemency bid to a future sitting.Winding up the party's general assembly, Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party was saddened by the board's decision, though he stopped short of detailing what was discussed at the closed-door meeting."We respect the Agong's decision

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for deeper cooperation with Pas, including a joint Himpunan Perpaduan Ummah, while proposing that upcoming state elections be used to test whether the two parties can genuinely work together before the next general election.Zahid said the presence of Pas leaders at the Umno General Assembly 2026 (PAU 2026) should be translated into the widest possible space for mutual understanding, with the relationship expanded for the benefit of the Muslim community.We would like to thank the Pas leadership representatives who attended PAU 2026.I translate this into the widest possible space for mutual understanding

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued a blunt warning to the government, challenging its leaders to formally remove Umno from the administration or dissolve Parliament and seek a fresh mandate if they no longer want the party as a partner.In a fiery winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, Zahid questioned why the government was being referred to as the Madani Government when the agreement that established the administration referred to it as the Malaysia Unity Government.There is no mention of the Madani Government

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi spent much of the 2026 Umno General Assembly taking increasingly pointed swipes at Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.What began as a jab over petrol subsidies on Friday evolved into a running exchange over who gets to play the teacher and whether Umno is prepared to take lessons from anyone.The first shot came in Zahids policy speech, when he criticised the governments handling of the Budi95 petrol subsidy, pointing to the decision to reduce the monthly quota from 300 litres to 200 litres before restoring it to 300 litres from Sept 1.Who did this? Guru

KUALA LUMPUR Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has challenged PAS to prove its commitment to Malay unity by turning its rhetoric into concrete political cooperation ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).If you are truly sincere about uniting the Malay ummah, let us see it.We can use a formula to unite and face GE16 together. Let us see how honest and sincere you are, he said during his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly.Mohamad said the test could begin after the Melaka state election, suggesting that the four states under the State Government 4 (SG4) grouping could demonstrate whether PAS was genuinely prepared for broader political cooperation.After Melaka, let us see how far this goes

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed calls for the party to quit the unity government, insisting that Umno answers to no one but its own members when it comes to deciding its political direction.Winding up the party's general assembly, Zahid said Umno was not in the business of teaching other parties how to govern."We're not busy teaching other parties how to run a government

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno must stop fighting among itself and strengthen its unity before political forces move to weaken and ultimately bury the party, warned Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.In an unusually blunt message during his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, Mohamad said the party could not afford to wait until the current political cycle was over before taking action to protect its position.If we wait for the life of this government to drag on until the end of its electoral life, the life of Umno will be finished

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Umno is best placed to lead efforts towards Malay unity, stressing that such unity must strengthen respect, togetherness and security without threatening other communities.He said Malay unity often drew accusations of racism or claims that it could make other races feel unsafe, but stressed that the concept should never involve bringing other communities down.Our task is to convince everyone that Malay unity has never been and will never be about bringing others down. Instead, it must be pursued in a way that creates respect, togetherness and security, while inspiring confidence and trust.It cannot be built through an extreme, frightening or irrational approach, he said during his speech at the partys 2026 General Assembly.Khaled said Umno should serve as the core and centre of gravity for Malay unity due to its history, character and tradition of moderation.First, Umno is a party rooted in moderation

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has called on Malays to learn from the political practices of the Chinese community, pointing to their ability to stay united on communal issues despite being split across different parties.Speaking at the 2026 Umno general assembly, Khaled said there was an important trait in Chinese political behaviour worth paying attention to."They may be in different parties, but they never focus on their differences

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must determine its political alliances ahead of the next general election, with the party needing clarity on whether Barisan Nasional (BN) will work with Pakatan Harapan (PH), Perikatan Nasional (PN) or contest solo.Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the partys grassroots were seeking clarity on the political network that BN would pursue.We want to know the real political network. Will BN be with PH? BN with PN? Or will BN move alone?My friends and I will face the president to get a decision, he said during his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly.However, Wan Rosdy stressed that while Umno might change its political direction and seek new avenues ahead of the election, the party must not sever the ties that bind its members to its core struggle.We must blue the whole of Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must give its young Patriot activists the space and opportunity to prove themselves, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.Speaking during his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, the Pahang Menteri Besar said Sekolah Patriotik Umno (SPU) had already produced a pool of young people who could contribute to the partys future, not only as potential leaders but also as grassroots organisers.He said the party would continue identifying those who were genuinely qualified and capable of contributing to Umno in the years ahead.Give them the opportunity and space

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must take its Blue Wave agenda beyond political slogans and into the grassroots if the party wants to rebuild public confidence and regain support, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.Speaking during his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, the Pahang Menteri Besar said the agenda would not move on its own and must instead be translated into sustained engagement with voters across the country.I strongly support the Blue Wave agenda, but this agenda will not move on its own

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has warned that Malaysia faces a new breed of hybrid security threats, chief among them what he called cognitive warfare aimed at reshaping how Malaysians think and act.Delivering his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno general assembly, Khaled said national security threats were no longer confined to conventional or traditional forms."Today's defence threats are hybrid in nature

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 Umnos annual general assembly ended yesterday with a sense of optimism rarely seen...

KUALA LUMPUR - The son of former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, Mohamed Khairul Azman Abdul Azeez, expressed gratitude for the support shown by Umno members and delegates towards him and his family amid the legal proceedings involving his father.Khairul said he and his family respected the rule of law and would allow the relevant legal processes to take their course.I am deeply grateful for the support, especially from our Umno family. I believe we understand what is happening and whatever the situation may be, we respect the rule of law and will allow the proper processes to take place.We will follow due process and I ask everyone to pray that everything goes well, he told Sinar Daily.He was responding to a question on how Umno and its delegates had treated him and his family during the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).His remarks came amid legal proceedings involving Abdul Azeez, who pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Sept 9, to allegedly abusing his position in 2014 to secure the chairmanship of Putrajaya Perdana Berhad.The position allegedly came with an annual salary of RM690,000, a luxury vehicle and a permanent driver.Abdul Azeez was also accused of influencing the TH board to approve a RM193.5 million investment in the company

KUALA LUMPUR - "I can't comment on that, you can ask the Perak menteri besar on that decision," said Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir when asked about the upcoming Perak state election.The Lumut Umno division chief was addressing the recent state elections held in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, emphasising the party's primary commitment to national stability and governance over short-term political disputes.Expressing a desire to avoid purely political wrangling, he highlighted the need to formulate strategic solutions for future challenges while leveraging political experience."We should maintain peace and deliver continuous service to the nation, despite existing shortcomings and political debates," Zambry said when met at the media centre at the 2026 Umno general assembly held at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur.Touching on internal discussions, he noted that state representatives traditionally raise specific regional issues during the assembly, with delegates actively submitting suggestions and debating matters relevant to their respective states as part of the broader proceedings.

MELAKA - Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) does not see the issue of being left out of the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2026 invite list as something worth questioning.PKR communications director Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the party respected Umno's right to decide which guests it wished to invite to the annual assembly."It's fine, not being invited is not our business

POKOK SENA Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to resign and take Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) out of the Madani Government if he no longer has confidence in the administrations policies and leadership.Mahfuz said any disagreement with government decisions should be raised in Cabinet meetings instead of being turned into criticism on the floor of the Umno General Assembly.If he no longer has confidence in the governments policies and leadership, he has a very clear and honourable choice.Resign as Deputy Prime Minister and minister, then take Umno and BN out of the Madani Government

KUALA LUMPUR Kelantan Umno information chief Datuk Zawawi Othman has publicly apologised to Pas for previously referring to several of the partys leaders as the three devils.The apology was made by Zawawi, who is also Kelantans spokesperson, while debating the Umno presidents policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here on Saturday.Pas, I apologise

When Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took his oath (as Prime Minister), an agreement involving 18 parties was formalised and named the Agreement on the Formation of the Malaysia Unity Government, he told journalists. Asyraf Wajdi was speaking at a press conference held in conjunction with the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here on Saturday.Elaborating, Asyraf Wajdi stressed that the governments position as a coalition comprising multiple parties also had implications for how it should be administered.He said the Prime Minister must consistently engage in discussions and consultations with all parties that make up the Unity Government.This is not like previous governments that had an absolute majority of 112 (parliamentary seats), where the Prime Minister could be said to be leading a government formed by one party.But when it is a Unity Government, a government that is united, consultation must be carried out with all members of those parties, he said.

This was seen during the Johor state election, when the state had reached its iddah at four years and one month.At that time, the Johor government proposed the Maju Johor plan, which contained a wide range of agendas for the following 10 years. Such a plan could not be decided by the government alone and required a clear mandate from the people, he said in a press conference at Umno General Assembly 2026 here today.He said the same principle applied to the Gagasan Malaysia Biru proposed by party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, describing it as a major offer that should ultimately be presented to the people for their consideration.This is also what our representatives want to see in relation to the Gagasan Malaysia Biru mentioned by the president

KUALA LUMPUR If there was one message that emerged repeatedly from the floor of the Umno General Assembly this year, it was this: negotiate if necessary, but do so carefully.Delegates, debating the presidential address at Umnos General Assembly here, did not reject cooperation with other parties

KUALA LUMPUR The relationship between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) remains intact, with Umno continuing to uphold the agreement underpinning the formation of the Unity Government.Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party would continue to uphold political stability until the current administrations term ends or Parliament is dissolved.He stressed that Umno would not support any attempt to change the government merely by replacing the Prime Minister.It is not on the verge of breaking apart. The reason is that we are still committed to the agreement on the formation of the Malaysian Unity Government.As long as we have not reached the end of the term or the election, as long as the basis is that we will not break through the roof or change this government by making a change that only involves the Prime Minister, that is what breaking through the roof means.We are thinking about the political stability that we are defending, he said during a press conference held in conjunction with the 2026 Umno General Assembly (PAU) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here on Saturday.Asyraf said Umno did not see any major issue that could affect the continuity of the Unity Government, adding that the decision on the government's future should ultimately be left to the people through an election.On whether party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's repeated use of the word guru during his policy speech, coupled with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's sarcastic response, indicated a war of nerves or that Umno and BN would not cooperate with PH in GE16, Asyraf said it was too early to draw such conclusions.He said negotiations on political cooperation for the next general election (GE16) would only begin after the dissolution of Parliament was announced.It is still premature because negotiations have not even begun

KUALA LUMPUR Umno is considering focusing its political cooperation negotiations directly with Pas rather than Perikatan Nasional (PN), following the views expressed by delegates at the party's 2026 General Assembly.Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party leadership would form a special negotiating committee to determine the direction and strategy for future political cooperation.The negotiating committee will be formed by the party leadership

Because, as I mentioned in my speech, theres no one size fits all.We want to diversify because the political situation in the country now is no longer uniform. So, we cannot use one formula that can be applied to all states, he said.Mohamad said this when met by the media at the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2026 here today.Commenting on calls for the 16th General Election (GE16) to be held sooner, he said the mood for an election usually began to emerge after a government had been in power for more than three years.He said Umno, as a political party with an interest in the country's political affairs, also wanted to seek a fresh mandate from the people.Now it has been more than three years and usually the mood to create an election atmosphere is always after three years

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Nerus Umno division chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman has described Terengganu voters as unpredictable, capable of switching allegiance overnight."Voters in Terengganu are unique, one day they may support you, and the next day they can turn away," said the former Terengganu Menteri Besar at the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2026 here today.Addressing the press, he outlined the party's readiness to navigate an unpredictable political environment."Terengganu Umno is fully prepared

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) will decide on the next course of action for the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart), says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.Mohamad, who is fondly known as Tok Mat, said the team, which departed for Nepal on Sept 5, is also expected to return either Saturday (Sept 12) or Sunday (Sept 13).He added that rescue teams from other countries are also expected to return to their respective countries.It will be Nadma who will assess the next course of action, so we do not make rushed decisions."Nadma will present an assessment report to the government for the next steps, he said on the sidelines of the Umno Annual General Assembly here today.He added that the Smartteam will also hand over its drones to the Nepal rescue authorities for their use."If they require further help from Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: For many women in Umno, the demand for 30 per cent representation is older than some of the party's younger delegates.It has been raised so many times that it almost feels like part of the annual assembly ritual.The resolution is tabled

BYD has cancelled its plan to build a local assembly (CKD) plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, which was originally announced last August

Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with the president of the National Assembly of Angola, Adao de Almeida, in Beijing on Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivered perhaps his sharpest warning yet to the government in his presidential policy speech today, calling for a Malaysia where the rule of law prevails and not the use of law as a tool of power.Without naming Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Zahid repeatedly invoked the language of institutional independence, political intimidation and abuse of power, making it difficult to miss the political message behind his remarks.We want the people to have faith in the courts, and not for the courts to be used as tools. We believe in all enforcement agencies, but not agencies that are also used as tools."We do not want anyone to be put in orange (di-orenkan atau dijinggakan), and we also do not want anyone to be put in purple (diunggukan), but we want them to be put in red and green, he said during his presidential policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly

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KUALA LUMPUR So, who exactly is 'Guru'?That was the question floating around the Umno General Assembly after party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dropped the word repeatedly into his speech, and judging from the reactions around the hall, delegates did not exactly need a name tag to figure it out.Borrowing a viral TikTok catchphrase, Guru, hentikan, guru (Teacher, stop it, teacher), Zahid used the term to deliver a sarcastic jab at an unnamed political leader.Who did this? Guru

When the time comes, I will announce it. The timing is neither too long nor too short, he said at the 2026 Umno General Assembly today.Asked whether preparations had already begun, Rauf jokingly said Umnos groundwork had started two years ago, before suggesting that the final stages would begin as the state assembly dissolution draws closer.He also stressed that Umno would defend all 21 state seats it currently holds and would not compromise on them in any discussions with other parties.We cannot compromise on these 21 seats

Speaking to thousands of party faithful at UMNOs 2026 general assembly on Friday (Sep 11), party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also hinted at new political understandings with other parties.

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SHAH ALAM - Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidis speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly on Friday was akin to a bold declaration of a political war, says Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari.Fadhli said he had drawn several important conclusions from Zahids speech, titled "Melakar Masa Depan Bangsa" (Charting the Future of the Nation).He said the most striking part was when Zahid said "cukuplah guru, berhentilah" (enough, teacher, stop already).There is no need to hide who the remark was directed at

KUALA LUMPUR It did not take long for Pas central committee member Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz to find himself surrounded by journalists after making a rare appearance at the 2026 Umno General Assembly today.The former Bachok member of parliament, who has kept a relatively low profile from the media, said Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's speech was "very convincing", particularly on efforts to unite Muslims."On Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi's speech earlier, it was convincing, very convincing to us that Muslim unity will succeed and we are preparing to go to Putrajaya," he said.Nik Abduh also described Pas' presence at the Umno assembly as a reciprocal gesture following Umno leaders' attendance at the Pas muktamar."Just as we appreciated Umno's presence at our muktamar, we are confident that Umno is also happy that we are here," he said.

Ismail was neither the campaign leader for Negeri Sembilan nor the chief of Negeri Sembilan Umno. He wasn't even a standout figure in state politicsat best, just a senior assemblyman

KUALA LUMPUR - Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi spoke as one who is Prime Minister in waiting, says former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin on the sidelines of the partys general assembly on Friday (Sept 11).I summarise this speech as a speech from a Prime Minister in waiting, from a government in waiting, he told reporters after Zahids speech.Khairy said the speech gave a clear outline of the direction of Umno and Barisan Nasional for the next general election.Meanwhile, Umno veteran Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said political rivals should return, calling for Umno to become one big family.We all welcome them to come back

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had earlier told the general assembly his party can do better than the one led by 'guru'.

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno respects His Majesty Sultan Ibrahims decision to defer ruling on former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razaks pardon application, party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.Zahid, who expressed sadness over the deferral, said Umno remained loyal to the King of Malaysia and would continue to uphold the institution of the Malay Rulers."We appeal to His Majesty to exercise his wisdom and royal prerogative in making the best decision, he told reporters after delivering his presidential policy speech at the Umno General Assembly 2026 here today.Earlier, a statement issued by the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Ministers Department after the 63rd Pardons Board Meeting for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya at Istana Negara, stated that the King has consented to defer the decision on Najibs pardon application to a future meeting of the Pardons Board.The statement said that His Majesty also consented to the release of 65 prisoners, with all non-Malaysian prisoners granted release to be deported and repatriated to their countries of origin within six months of their release

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KUALA LUMPUR - Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) will unveil the "Blue Malaysia Agenda to chart the countrys path towards 100 years of independence should the coalition return to Putrajaya, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The Umno president said the agenda went beyond a "blue wave, reflecting aspirations to build a sovereign, united and innovative Malaysia that achieves high-income status, with prosperity shared equitably and the nation respected globally."Through the Blue Malaysia Agenda, we aim to generate national wealth, rebuild human capital, expand ownership, safeguard well-being, address crises, protect the people, build trust and defend national interests, he said.Zahid, who is also BN chairman, said this while delivering his Presidential Policy Speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly (PAU) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here today.Also present were Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; vice-presidents Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani; and secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.MORE TO COME

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidis policy speech at the 2026 Umno general assembly today addressed grassroots concerns over the partys direction and whether it would remain on the sidelines, said Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

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KUALA LUMPUR Cukup-cukuplah, guru.Those four words were among the sharpest moments in Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidis otherwise measured address at the 2026 Umno General Assembly today.The line came as the party president pushed back against those who would lecture or dictate to Umno, changing the temperature of a speech that had largely been about compromise, stability and political pragmatism.The message was simple: Umno may be part of the unity government, but it is not anyones political pupil.Umno will cooperate

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KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he does not want the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) to restrict young peoples ideas, feelings and struggles.He said Malaysia should instead focus on developing a highly skilled workforce, with Barisan Nasional (BN) and its partners aiming for 80 per cent of the countrys workforce to be highly skilled and earn higher wages.We do not want AUKU. We do not want young people to have their ideas, feelings and struggles restricted, he said during the Umno Youth General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on Friday.Zahid said skills, expertise and lifelong learning should become the new measures of progress and a new currency for the countrys development.He said Malaysia must also target the development of high-technology companies and globally competitive industries that are invented, designed and owned by Malaysians.Malaysia must set a target for high-technology companies and globally competitive industries that are invented, designed and owned by Malaysians, he said.He said BN and its partners also wanted Malaysia to become a skills nation by mainstreaming technical and vocational education and training (TVET).Zahid said young Malaysians from polytechnics, GiatMara, Mara TVET, Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM), professional institutions and religious schools should all be part of the effort to build a skilled nation.We want our children, whether they are in polytechnics, GiatMara, Mara TVET, IKM, professional institutions or religious schools, to work together to shape Malaysia into a skills nation

There must be no lies between us. There must be no betrayal or treachery.We must not build an understanding during the day while, at night, plotting to bring down our own partners.We can't have people call themselves our friends, spend half an hour agreeing to stand by us and our families and then turn around and do the complete opposite, he said during the Umno Youth General Assembly held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on Friday.Zahid also warned against signing political agreements while simultaneously undermining them, stressing that commitments made under the unity government must be honoured.If the agreement was made in the name of the unity government, then that commitment must be honoured

Come home. Come home," he said during the Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on Friday."We can rebuild the bridges

Change back to GST. There is no such thing as hybrid taxes, he said during his presidential policy speech at the Umno General Assembly 2026.The crowd cheered following this announcement.Zahid said Malaysia should not attempt to combine GST and SST, claiming such a hybrid tax system had not been adopted by other countries.We are not talking about combining GST and SST

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 If the background music was anything to go by, spirits were soaring high on day three of t...

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi extended words of sympathy and support to party colleague Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim and to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, during his address at the Umno Youth General Assembly, today.Addressing delegates, Zahid described both individuals as "friends," acknowledging their presence at the annual gathering and the difficult circumstances they have each faced recently."We sympathise with him (Abdul Azeez) who has been dressed in orange

KUALA LUMPUR Umno is seeing a resurgence in support across Malay, Chinese and Indian voters following its performance in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, with 45,808 people also recorded as having returned to the party since the introduction of its Rumah Bangsa concept.Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the increased support reflected growing public confidence in the party and Barisan Nasional (BN), rather than merely improvements in electoral numbers.He said Chinese support for BN in Johor rose from 9.5 per cent in the 2022 state election to 20 per cent in 2026, while support in Negeri Sembilan increased from 8.7 per cent to 14 per cent.He said Indian support also recorded a significant increase, rising from 18.9 per cent in Johor in 2022 to 54.8 per cent this year.In both state elections, BN secured the highest share of Indian votes compared with other parties, he said in his speech at the Umno Youth General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on Friday.Asyraf also pointed to a sharp increase in Malay support, with BN's share in Negeri Sembilan rising from 45.8 per cent in 2022 to 79 per cent in 2026.In Johor, Malay support increased from 44.9 per cent in 2022 to 82.4 per cent this year, he said.He attributed the increase to several factors, including support from military voters, with BN winning all 14 military camp polling channels in Johor with 82.1 per cent of the vote.In Negeri Sembilan, he said cooperation with Pas and its Perikatan Nasional (PN) partners resulted in 94.7 per cent support from military voters, with BN winning all 88 polling channels.Asyraf also highlighted BN's performance in Felda polling districts, saying the coalition secured victories in all such districts in Negeri Sembilan and across Johor.He credited former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek for efforts to restore the confidence of Felda settlers.The Umno secretary-general said young voters had also contributed to the party's performance, with BN winning all Malay youth voting channels in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.He congratulated Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and Umno Puteri chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi for their efforts to reconnect young people with the party.Asyraf said the party's Rumah Bangsa concept, introduced by Umno president at the previous Umno General Assembly, had also received a strong response from former members and supporters.Since the concept was announced at the Umno General Assembly about seven months ago, a total of 45,808 people have been recorded as having returned to 'Rumah Bangsa', he said.He also thanked several former senior leaders, including Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Khairy Jamaluddin, Tan Sri Hamid Albar, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop and Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, for their return and continued support.As of Aug 31, 2026, Umno's total membership stood at 3,251,456, comprising about 1.4 million Umno Women members, 418,000 Umno Youth members and 226,000 Umno Puteri members.Johor recorded the highest increase in new members over the past eight months, followed by Pahang, Selangor, Perak and Sabah, he said.However, Asyraf cautioned party members against becoming complacent following the electoral gains.He said the same political momentum that lifted the party could also bring it down if its leaders and members became disconnected from reality.This victory is not a licence for us to beat our chests

KUALA LUMPUR Slay, flex, bring W to Umno, For Real" - these may not be the usual words heard from a political leader at an Umno General Assembly, but Umno president Datuk Ser Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was making a serious point - the party needs to understand how young Malaysians speak if it wants to win them over.Zahid dropped a string of Gen Z slang during his opening speech, using terms such as slay, flex, W and for real to drive home the need for Umno to get closer to younger voters.But he admitted the party itself may not fully understand them yet.Do we truly understand these young people? he asked, he directed it specifically to the deputy president, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi took a swipe at political leaders who make big promises during elections, saying winning power alone does not mean a countrys problems will be solved.In a pointed moment during his opening speech at the Umno General Assembly today, Zahid said, winning today before pausing and allowing delegates to complete the sentence.The remark drew loud cheers from the floor.Zahid appeared to question the tendency of politicians to make promises during election campaigns as though winning an election would automatically resolve the countrys problems.He said political victory should not be seen as an end in itself, stressing that political parties must have a long-term vision for the country and future generations.He said Umnos role was not simply to win one election after another or remain in power for one term, but to help shape Malaysias development across generations.Reflecting on the eight years since Umno and Barisan Nasional lost federal power, Zahid asked delegates whether the party had truly learnt from the experience.Eight years of reality

KUALA LUMPUR Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has declared that the party's cooperation with Pas remains a target of political rivals following key electoral victories.Speaking on Friday at the 2026 Umno Youth Assembly held at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur, Asyraf said the bond between the two traditional Malay-Muslim parties continues to draw intense jealousy from opponents across the political divide.Addressing delegates at the annual gathering, Asyraf pointed to past political momentum, highlighting how unified efforts yielded strategic triumphs in key states including Negeri Sembilan and Johor.He said the renewed solidarity under the "Ummah Unity" banner proved the strength of the alliance when confronting common electoral challenges."The success in Negeri Sembilan and Johor demonstrates the strength of our cooperation."The unification of the Ummah with our long-standing partner, Pas, is now increasingly envied by our political adversaries," Asyraf said during his address.Asyraf said Barisan Nasional's performance improved sharply across every community in both states

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, attend...

KUALA LUMPUR The appearance of Pas' top leadership on the third day of the 2026 Umno General Assembly, held at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here on Friday, drew widespread attention.Among the senior Pas leaders present were vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad, secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari.Bachok MP and political secretary to Pas president Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman was also present and sat in the guest gallery alongside other Pas leaders.Their attendance at the Umno General Assembly suggests ties between the country's two largest Malay parties could be forged through political understanding ahead of the upcoming Melaka state election (PRN).It is also seen as a reciprocal visit following Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki's attendance at Pas' 72nd annual muktamar at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan (Putik) in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, representing Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi last week.The Umno General Assembly was also attended by ambassadors to Malaysia from countries including Palestine, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia, Turkiye, the People's Republic of China, Switzerland, Uzbekistan, Oman, Yemen, the United Kingdom (UK), Syria, Iraq, Japan, the United States (US) and New Zealand.Earlier, Umno agreed to invite Pas' top leadership to attend the assembly, running from Sep 9 to 12, in return for Pas' earlier invitation to Umno's leadership.Umno and Pas previously had a formal political partnership through Muafakat Nasional (MN), signed in 2019.However, that relationship later cooled after Pas strengthened its cooperation with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) through the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.

PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad, secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan and information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari were welcomed by Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

PUTRAJAYA - A former minister will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court next Monday as part of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) probe arising from the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the commission had recommended three charges against the individual under Section 403 of the Penal Code for dishonest misappropriation of property.Speaking at a special press conference at the MACC headquarters today, Abd Halim said the former minister was also linked to assets in Saudi Arabia.He said five people had been charged so far in the TH RCI probe: a former deputy general manager of construction and a former security and health manager at TH Properties Sdn Bhd, a former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman, Alam Maritim Sdn Bhd's chief executive officer, and a former TH chief operating officer.In addition, of the 14 investigation papers opened by the MACC previously, six have been completed, with two leading to charges while four others were classified as no further action (NFA).He said the remaining eight investigation papers were MACC initiatives stemming from the findings of the TH RCI report, with the commission recommending investigations into investments found to be suspicious and unsatisfactory."So far, we have recommended three, including the one to be charged on Monday. The rest are still in progress because they involve foreign entities in Saudi Arabia and Singapore."It takes time because we have to go through the mutual legal assistance (MLA) process, obtain documents from overseas parties and record statements," he explained.In a related development, Abd Halim denied claims that a senior UMNO leader would be called to give evidence before the commission after the partys general assembly next week.It was previously reported in the media that another senior UMNO leader was expected to be called by the MACC next week to assist in a case linked to the TH RCI report

KUALA LUMPUR Discussions on cooperation between Pas and Umno for the Melaka state election are believed to be progressing better than those previously held in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said the confidence stemmed from the positive discussions between the two parties.Discussions on cooperation for the Melaka state election are still ongoing, and I feel they will be more positive than those in Negeri Sembilan and Johor.Insya-Allah, this will yield positive results in the 16th General Election (GE16), he said when met after attending the 2026 Umno Youth General Assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here on Thursday.He was responding to questions on the progress of talks between the two sides ahead of the state election.Meanwhile, when asked about Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Salehs policy speech, which touched on unity, Afnan said he was pleased with the remarks.He said Pas was also ready to respond to Akmals proposal to organise joint activities involving the youth wings of both parties.Afnan said he would hold further discussions with the Umno Youth chief to work out the details of the initiative.We welcome the hand extended to build unity, and I am pleased that the Umno Youth chief mentioned and responded to the call for unity in his policy speech, with both sides moving together towards a united movement.Insya-Allah, we will sit down together to discuss in greater detail how to organise activities aimed at fostering unity, he said.

We did not attack His Majestys decree.We accepted it because the Kings power of pardon is an absolute power enshrined in the Constitution and that is what we uphold!When the pardon favours them, it is called justice. When it involves our leader, the Kings power is suddenly being questioned! This is not principle, this is hypocrisy, he said.He said this while delivering his policy speech at the Umno Youth General Assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here on Thursday.Also present were Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden.Minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh confirmed that the Federal Territories Pardons Board would meet on Friday.She confirmed that she was among those called to attend the meeting but declined to provide further details on the agenda, including Najibs application.Elaborating, Akmal said Umnos position was clear, with court decisions respected and the Kings authority upheld.On Wednesday, Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki also questioned why there appeared to be two standards when it came to the issue of pardons.When it involves their leaders, a pardon is considered justice

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 When PAS delegates began arriving at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur last night for Um...

MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman says the commission has no plans to investigate or arrest any senior Umno leaders next week.

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh says the movement is ready to take its political message from the assembly hall to the ground as Melaka becomes its next major test.

SHAH ALAM - For decades, the sight of a Pas leader's sampin inside an Umno hall would have been unthinkable the two parties spent a generation fighting over which of them truly spoke for Malay-Muslim Malaysia.Today, it became real.Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden walked into Umno Youth's general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur wearing a white baju Melayu with a green sampin bearing the Pas logo reciprocating a visit Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh made to Pas own youth congress in Kota Bharu a week earlier, where he led roughly 25 delegates.That single image is the most compelling thread running through Akmal's policy speech, Ini Jalan Kita (This Is Our Path)

They must believe that we understand their concerns."They must believe that we are willing to defend their interests. And they must believe that Umno has the answers for their future," she said when delivering her wing's policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly (PAU 2026) at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) here today.Noraini said people's trust could not be forced, bought or demanded, but had to be built through continuous efforts that gave them a reason to trust the party again.Echoing this, Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said Puteri Umno must serve as a bridge connecting the younger generation of women and the grassroots with decision-makers through an approach based on political trust to restore people's confidence in the party.She said the approach required the party to work until it earned the people's trust, including by always being with the people, listening openly to criticism and being honest about what it could deliver."If young people do not trust us, our task is not to be angry with them for not trusting us