ALOR SETAR - Where did that confidence come from?That was the reaction of Perikatan Nasional (PN) election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to a statement by Alor Setar Umno division chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah, who said Umno has a strong chance of winning back seats in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly if it contests solo in the 16th General Election (GE16).Questioning Bashahs remarks made at the 2025 Umno General Assembly, Sanusi said the claim was not backed by ..

KUALA LUMPUR Nizar Najib, Pekan Umno division vice-chief and son of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, saiys he has been deeply moved by the overwhelming public sympathy shown to his father during the 2025 Umno General Assembly.He said the support received has strengthened the familys resolve to continue seeking justice for Najib.I can see theres a lot of sympathy for my dad. Its very touching to see that. We hope to get a fair trial for him. We will never stop trying, he told Sinar ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reiterated that the partys support for the Unity Government remains unwavering.The Bagan Datuk MP acknowledged the concerns of some party members over Umnos cooperation with the coalition.He said that discussions and pressure were a natural part of coalition politics, pointing out that PKR also holds internal retreats to address party issues.If we hold discussions within the party, PKR also holds retreats among themselves. The ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must demonstrate genuine commitment to change by carrying out meaningful transformation and opening up space for grassroots voices, said Umno Wanita Chief Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.She said the party was now operating in an era of political reality rather than political nostalgia, warning that voters were no longer easily swayed by rhetoric.Voters want to see opportunities and what we can offer in the future. This is no longer the time for sentimentality, this is the time ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno has proposed that the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) examinations be reinstated in the national education system.Its president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the party has tasked Perak Umnochairman Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, who is also Higher Education Minister, with bringing the proposal to the government."We want these two examinations reinstated and Dr Zambry has been given the responsibility to convey this mandate," he ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Saturday came to the defence of Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, using a fatherson metaphor to highlight that internal dissent within the party should not be mistaken for disloyalty.In his winding-up speech at the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2025, Zahid said that Dr Akmals outspoken approach did not diminish his standing within the party, but instead reflected the space given to youth leaders to express themselves.When ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno must stop being driven by fear politics and instead focus on rebuilding unity among Malays through long-term strategy, says Umno Vice- President Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.Delivering his winding-up speech on the final day of the 2025 Umno General Assembly, he questioned why Umno members continued to fear cooperation with non-Malay-based parties, stressing that the real danger lay in Malay disunity.Why should we be afraid of DAP? We were never afraid of Gerakan, never afraid ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has rejected narratives that portray DAP as a political threat, saying he is not afraid of the party and does not want Malays to be driven by fear.Mohamad, popularly known as Tok Mat, said Malay unity had once been strong enough to expel colonial powers from the country and should not now be undermined by fear.I am not afraid of DAP and I do not want Malays to be afraid of DAP.When the Malays were united, we drove the British out of ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Vice-President Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has reaffirmed the partys unwavering loyalty to former prime minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak, stating that seeking justice for the jailed leader remains a core principle.Wan Rosdy stated that he has consistently raised the issue for three consecutive years from the Umno General Assembly stage, describing it as a matter of principle rather than political convenience.For three years in a row, I have stood on this stage as ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umnos priority has always been to ensure political stability in Malaysia, even after suffering electoral setbacks, says Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.In his winding-up speech at the 2025 Umno General Assembly, Johari acknowledged that the party won only 30 parliamentary seats in the last general election and secured just seven ministerial positions, but stressed that Umno never walked away from its responsibility to the country.What are we doing today? Even ..

KUALA LUMPUR Puteri Umno Chief Datuk Nurul Amal Fauzi opened the winding-up session following debates on party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidis policy speech today with a firm warning against statements that belittle members of the wing.She called on Malacca Umno delegate Mustafa Musa, the final speaker in the debate, to withdraw a remark he had delivered in the form of a poem, which characterised Puteri members as gedik - a term implying flirtatious or inappropriate behaviour.As a ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh likened internal criticism within the party to a childs defiance born out of love, saying those who speak out most boldly are often the ones who care most deeply about Umnos future.Speaking at the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2025, Dr Muhamad Akmal said the party must acknowledge that it remains trapped in a denial syndrome after failing to confront its repeated electoral defeats and the deeper questions surrounding its direction.From ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Wanita chief Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad delivered a pointed message to members of Puteri Umno, urging her 'younger sisters' to revisit and truly understand the original purpose behind the wing's formation.In her winding-up speech at the 2025 Umno General Assembly, Noraini addressed Puteri delegates as her younger sisters, stressing that the spirit of struggle that gave birth to the wing must never fade."My younger sisters from Puteri, learn and comprehen why Puteri was formed. ..

KUALA LUMPUR Sabah Puteri Umno has issued a strong call for 30 per cent womens representation in the upcoming 16th General Election, demanding that female candidates be given "winnable" seats rather than symbolic ones.State Puteri Umno Chief Ummi Nabilah Jamal stressed that since women constitute more than half of the electorate, they remain the key decision-makers in any election.She argued that female candidates are uniquely positioned to secure this demographic's support as they deeply ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has yet to submit an application to rejoin the party, even as Umno continues to receive requests from former leaders and members seeking a return.Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said any decision regarding applications, including Khairys, would ultimately be guided by resolutions passed at the 2025 Umno General Assembly and further direction from party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He added that the ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Terengganu has acknowledged that the party is still unable to defeat Pas should a state election or general election (GE) be held in the near future, in the absence of a well-structured strategy.Terengganu delegate Nurhisam Johari said the reality must be accepted, however bitter, as the political sentiment in the state differs from elsewhere and is compounded by certain constraints.Frankly, if a parliamentary or state assembly election were held tomorrow or in the near ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the postponement of the partys elections is aimed at allowing Umno to focus on preparations for the 16th general election (GE16).He said the party needs to strengthen its internal machinery to face the Melaka and Johor state elections as well as GE16."Our focus is on elections first. If we are preoccupied with party elections, all sorts of issues will arise, he told reporters here today.Yesterday, Umno president Datuk Seri ..

KUALA LUMPUR The voices of young people must be heard and never silenced, as doing so risks repeating past mistakes that weakened Barisan Nasional (BN).Umno Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that youth perspectives, including those voiced by Umno Youth Chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, should be respected and incorporated into the party.He added that Umno has always served as a platform that welcomes differing views.I believe we must celebrate differences of opinion, and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno will only hold its party polls after the 16th General Election (GE16), said Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He said this is possible due to the amendment to the party's constitution at the Special Umno General Assembly in 2022."We will wait until after the general election. We have a period of 18 months, the Umno Constitution was amended, namely it can be held 18 months from the end of the election year or after the general election, whichever comes first, said ..

KUALA LUMPUR MCA has given its assurance that it will continue to remain a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN), in line with the spirit of understanding that has existed since the coalitions formation.Its president, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, said the party has never had any intention of leaving BN, as it is one of the founding parties of the coalition.On behalf of MCA, we are a founding party of BN. So, that question does not arise.We founded the coalition together. Therefore, that ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin and former vice- president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein are more than welcome to return to the party, according to grassroots members.Supporters across various age groups stated that the return of high-profile figures such as Khairy and Hishammuddin could bolster Umnos leadership and help restore voter confidence ahead of the next general election.Putera Umno Deputy Chief Muhammad Syazwan Salleh Huddin, 27, argued that Umno needs to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has reaffirmed that the party remains with Barisan Nasional (BN) as one of the founding members of the coalition."As far as MCA is concerned, we are a founding party of BN. So the founding party is still there, he told reporters after the presidents policy speech at the 2025 Umno General Assembly here today.Earlier, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in his speech, invited all parties in coalition that were feeling disaffected ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The results of the recent 17th Sabah state election should serve as a critical wake-up call for Umno to confront the realities of change and voter realignment in the current political landscape, the partys secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said.He said Umno secured only 144,584 votes in the Sabah polls despite having 622,637 registered members in the state, underscoring that party members do not automatically translate into voters, and that voter loyalty can no ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno will establish a Committee on Uniting the Race to review and approve the re-entry of individuals or groups into the party, said Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the door for anyone wishing to return to Umno is always wide open."We are not an elitist party; Umno was born from the sweat of the people, and this is also a home for us to reunite - when someone has lost their way, when someone is faltering return as the saying goes, lost at the end of the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated that the party remains committed to supporting Malaysias Unity Government, despite revealing that it has received offers of political cooperation from other parties.Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said Umno continues to uphold its principles and commitment in government formation and political cooperation to ensure national stability."There have indeed been offers, feelers and attempts to court us. But to this day, ..

KUALA LUMPUR MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan attended the Umno General Assembly 2025 on Friday, despite reports that his party is currently reviewing its position and future direction within Barisan Nasional (BN).The Tapah MP arrived at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur at about 9am and was seen mingling with several Umno leaders before entering the assembly hall.Saravanan, who is also a former Human Resources Minister said on Dec 14, 2025, that MIC would remain a BN component ..

SHAH ALAM It was a quiet but symbolic moment captured in a single photograph: two women dressed in white and red scarves, standing before a towering portrait of a nationalist icon, red scarves framing their smiles.For former Umno Wanita Chief Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, the moment marked not just another Umno General Assembly but a deeply personal milestone watching her daughter, Izzana Salleh, step into the partys highest annual gathering as an official delegate in her own right.Izzana ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will meet Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to seek clarification on the meaning behind the statement made by the Umno Youth chief following his resignation as a Melaka state executive councillor (Exco).Zahid said he personally wanted to know the actual target referred to by the Merlimau state assemblyman (ADUN), while stressing that stepping down from the post was a personal decision.I want to know. I will meet him, who he intends ..

SHAH ALAM - Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh issued a stern statement against DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong following a critical post regarding his decision to resign as a Melaka state executive councillor (Exco).In a Facebook post on Thursday, Dr Akmal stressed that, unlike individuals with integrity, the leader in question lacked honour.This is not about saying one thing and doing another. The words of a person with honour are different from those of someone without honour like ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Salehs resignation as a Melaka State Executive Councillor (Exco) is not a form of pressure on Umno to leave the Unity Government.The Deputy Prime Minister said the Umno Youth Chiefs action was a personal decision and was not made under any duress.Zahid added that Dr Akmal had discussed the matter with him and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh before the decision was finalised by the ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin was visibly moved after receiving a thunderous round of applause from delegates when his name was mentioned in the policy speech delivered by Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh at the Umno Youth General Assembly held at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre (WTC) here on Thursday.Khairy, better known as KJ, was also seen standing up from his seat with an emotional expression, raising his hand towards the delegates as a gesture of respect.Dr Akmal ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno has been urged to reopen its doors to former leaders who still care about the party, even if some of them have joined other political parties.Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh stressed that the party would only regain its strength if its members were willing to forgive one another and reunite.I want to appeal to the partys top leadership enough of us quarrelling among ourselves. If we keep talking about hurt feelings, the Malays will never be united.That is why, ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said he has never heard leaders of the DAP praise Umno as a good party.He said that despite various efforts made by Umno, there had been no such acknowledgment from DAP leaders.Instead, he claimed, Umno continued to face condemnation and insults, particularly after the case involving Umno president Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi was classified as no further action (NFA).We have done many things, all kinds of efforts. Even though there are ..

KUALA LUMPUR Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin described his attendance at the Umno Youth General Assembly as a deeply emotional moment, three years after being expelled from the party.He said his presence at the assembly was at the invitation of the current Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and was made with the consent of Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Last night, I met Datuk Seri Zahid at a tahlil event for the late Tun Abdul Razak and I asked him directly ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has announced his resignation as a Melaka state executive councillor (Exco), effective next week.However, he has decided to remain in his post as Umno Youth chief.The Merlimau state assemblyman stressed that he would never abandon Umno Youth, but was willing to step down from his position in the state government for the sake of the partys dignity.MORE TO FOLLOW

KUALA LUMPUR Cooperation and political coalitions may take place, but the dignity, principles and direction of Umno must never be compromised under any circumstances, stressed Puteri chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi.Nurul Amal said before engaging in or entering any political cooperation, Puteri Umno must be clear about the partys identity and its struggle.According to her, cooperation is not a licence to sacrifice principles, erase identity, or remain silent when voices need to be heard.We ..

KUALA LUMPUR The political cooperation formed with Pakatan Harapan (PH) after the 15th General Election (GE15) does not mean that Umno has accepted the role of a subordinate party.On the contrary, Umno Womens chief Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad stressed that Umno practises mature politics - one that is courageous in facing challenges, firm in setting red lines and resolute in defending religion, race and the principles of the constitutional monarchy.This decision was not made hastily. Every risk ..

KUALA LUMPUR In a significant moment for the party, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh arrived at the wings annual general assembly today accompanied by high- profile figures, including former Umno leaders Khairy Jamaluddin and Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz.Khairy, a former leader of the Youth wing himself, was seen entering the hall at Menara Dato Onn dressed in a traditional white Baju Melayu, appearing comfortable despite his long absence.This visit marks Khairys first time back at the partys ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno deputy president has issued a stern warning that political cooperation, including within the Unity Government, must not come at the expense of the partys core principles involving Malay rights, Islam and the Malay Rulers.Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Umnos participation in any political alliance was not a free pass for partners to dilute or challenge what he described as the partys red lines.Political cooperation, whether in todays Unity Government or any future alliance, is ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umnos weak digital engagement, particularly among young voters, has been cited as a key factor behind the partys poor performance in recent elections, prompting renewed calls for a stronger online strategy.Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the partys showing in the Sabah election highlighted serious shortcomings in its digital outreach.Sabah taught us one thing we lost on TikTok, he said.Mohamad said Puteri Umno must take the lead as the partys digital front ..