Umno

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno is set for another turning point in its 76-year history by amending its constitution on Sunday (May 15) to allow party elections to be held six months after the 15th General Election. This will take place at a special Umno general meeting at the World Trade Centre’s Dewan Merdeka here, with some 2,000 party delegates expected to attend the event. Umno executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the meeting will kick off at 2pm with a speech by party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this will be followed by the tabling of a motion to amend the party's constitution by party vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin before the matter is left to be decided by the delegates, adding that there will be no debates. "Once after that, the party president will hoist the Umno flag and cut ‘pulut kuning’ with the other party leaders at Dewan Tun Razak in conjunction with Umno’s 76th anniversary,” he told Bernama here Saturday (May 14). … [Read more...] about Umno to amend party constitution on May 15 in special meet

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno can look forward to contesting in the general election as a united front after a proposal to amend the constitution to defer party polls was passed. The amendment, passed with a unanimous vote from the 2,586 delegates attending the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) yesterday, “is proof that the party leadership is without camps but instead stands as one”, said delegates. They pointed to the proposed amendment, which was tabled by vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and seconded by Prime Minister and fellow Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Khaled said now that the constitution had been amended, Umno could focus on winning the general election. “This election is important... we want to ensure a handsome win for Umno and Barisan Nasional, so everyone must be on board and work towards achieving this goal,” he said. Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the unanimous … [Read more...] about Umno delegates unanimously agree to defer party polls

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Umno will leave the decision on Muafakat Nasional (MN) cooperation to the top party leadership and also PAS, says Tan Sri Noh Omar on Tuesday (May 24). The Selangor Umno Liaison Committee chairman said it was seen as the best action to take as both sides have their respective leadership committees. "If possible, Selangor Umno wants MN to be as it was before, that is much welcomed, nevertheless, we leave it to the leadership of both parties to make their decision. "Every party has its committee, so if the president says it (MN co-operation) is barely alive, it means it is still alive, but whether it will continue to live or otherwise, we leave to the leadership,” he told reporters at the launch of the Co-operative Commission of Malaysia Strategic Plan 2021-2025 (PS SKM 2021-2025) held in conjunction with the National Co-operative Day Celebration pre-launch and Co-operative Movement Friendly Gathering at Dewan Perdana Felda today. Noh was asked to … [Read more...] about Noh Omar: Up to Umno, PAS to decide on Muafakat Nasional co-operation

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob, who quit Parti Warisan last year to go independent, is likely to join Barisan Nasional. The Sindumin assemblyman, however, remained coy when asked by reporters if his attendance at Sabah Barisan’s Hari Raya gathering here on Thursday (May 19) signalled his intention to join the coalition. "I have previously stated that I have joined Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and pledged support for our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob," he said when met at the Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort here. "I have made my decision (on which party to join) so it is just a matter of announcing it," he added. When pressed if he had submitted an application form to Sabah Barisan, Dr Yusof, who was clad in a blue baju Melayu, said "I have filled up a form". "On joining the party, I will leave it to Sabah Barisan chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin to announce it," he added. When asked if he had received the form from Yusof, Bung said he will make an … [Read more...] about All signs point to ex-Warisan rep joining Sabah BN

KOTA KINABALU: Former Umno assemblyman for Bugaya, Datuk Ramlee Marahaban, will not reject calls to re-contest in the upcoming election if needed. He said although he had no intention of contesting again, he would not decline if the people want him back, and he is given the trust and duty to get active in politics once more. "I am taking things slow at the moment, choosing to sit back and relax and to give way to new leaders and the current leadership to serve the people for now because I do not want to be thrown with negative perceptions if I do more," Ramlee said in a statement. The former Sabah assistant minister of Finance said he would also continue to work with the election machinery no matter what as his heart was still with Umno. Asked about the vacant seat in Bugaya following the death of its assemblywoman Manis Muka Mohd Darah in November 2020, he said it was better that a by-election was held as soon as possible. He said the seat had been vacant for almost two … [Read more...] about Former Bugaya assemblyman will contest in GE15 if the people want him to

SUBANG JAYA: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Royal Malaysian Air Force base here after concluding his four-day working visit to the United States. Some 400 people including Umno leaders, students and youth were present at the air force base yesterday morning to welcome the arrival of the Prime Minister while carrying several banners and singing the song Inilah Barisan Kita. Ismail Sabri spent about 30 minutes greeting the crowd, reported Bernama. During his working visit, he took part in the Asean-US Special Summit and met with US President Joe Biden and Asean leaders. Malaysia was the only country at the summit that openly called on the United States to help implement the United Nations’ resolution on the formation of a Palestinian state before the 1967 war that gave Jerusalem the right to be the Palestinian capital. Ismail Sabri urged the United States to be honest and transparent in dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian issue and said: “Israeli atrocities … [Read more...] about Ismail Sabri back from four-day working visit to the US

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob attended a lively Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering organised by Sabah Barisan Nasional here that was attended by some 2,000 Sabahans. The Prime Minister arrived at the Magellan Sutera Resort at about 4pm on Thursday (May 19), accompanied by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Deputy Chief Minister and Sabah Barisan chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. The Umno vice-president was then greeted by Sabah Barisan component leaders, Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, Sabah Wanita MCA chief Datuk Dr Pamela Yong dan Sabah MIC chief Peer Mohamad Kadir. Other state dignitaries who welcomed the Prime Minister included former chief minister Tan Sri Musa Aman, Sabah STAR president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Parti Bersatu Sabah deputy president Datuk Jahid Jahim. Guests took the opportunity to pose for photos with Ismail Sabri as he went around the tables at the resort's ballroom to mingle with the attendees. The … [Read more...] about PM attends Sabah Barisan Raya do

KAJANG: Mechanisms to put the Political Funding Bill in place must be discussed thoroughly before it is passed and used, said Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. The Home Minister said it was important to get it right to avoid any flip flop and ensure its long-term effectiveness. “A thorough discussion on the right mechanism to put the Bill in place must take place as we want to ensure that it can always be used. “The policy is good but we must make sure its implementation is beneficial as well,” he said after launching the National Anti-Drug Agency’s Mobile Recovery Treatment service yesterday. Hamzah, who attended the Special Cabinet Committee on Anti-Corruption meeting, said the Bill was discussed at length among committee members. In Petaling Jaya, Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said regulating political donations was initially mooted by the former Barisan Nasional government during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s administration. Ahmad, however, said the Bill failed to … [Read more...] about Hamzah: Need for thorough discussion on Bill before it is passed and used

JOHOR BARU: Johor athletes who won medals at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, will be rewarded for their achievements. State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Human Resource committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said there were 59 Johor-born athletes representing Malaysia in the 22 sporting events at the SEA Games. “As of now, our athletes have won three gold, six silver and 14 bronze medals for Malaysia and we are extremely proud of their achievements. “The state government will reward the athletes, with those winning gold getting RM4,000, RM2,000 for silver and RM1,500 for bronze,” he said during the Johor Baru Umno Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house held here yesterday. Mohd Hairi, who is also Larkin assemblyman, said he had just returned from supporting the athletes in Hanoi, where he was given an insight into organising the Malaysian Games (Sukma) that Johor would be hosting in 2024. Mohd Hairi said he picked up a few things while in Vietnam, … [Read more...] about Rewards await athletes who won SEA Games medals

JOHOR BARU: Johor athletes who won medals for Malaysia at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, will soon be rewarded for their remarkable achievements. State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneurs Development, Cooperatives, and Human Resource Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah added there were 59 Johor-born athletes representing Malaysia in 22 sporting events at the SEA Games. “As of now, our athletes have won three gold, six silver and 14 bronze medals for Malaysia and we are extremely proud of their achievements. “The state government will reward the athletes with those who won gold medals getting RM4,000, RM2,000 for silver medallists while RM1,500 for bronze medal winners,” he added. Mohd Hairi, who is also Larkin assemblyman, said this when met during the Johor Baru Umno Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house held here on Saturday (May 21). He also said that he had just returned from Hanoi to support the athletes and to get insights on organising the Malaysia Games (Sukma), which … [Read more...] about Johor-born SEA Games medallists to be rewarded by state, says exco member