Umno part of govt, will question members who joined opposition rally
He said the party would not tolerate behaviour that undermines the Madani coalition government, of which Umno is a part.
Allegations had surfaced that some Umno members took part in the Pas-led rally at Dataran Merdeka yesterday.
Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan had earlier told Sinar Harian that the party would await a full report on the claims before taking any action.
"I want to see who attended the rally. My team and I will question them.
"What was their reason for attending?
"Umno's leadership has a clear stance—we do not support such gatherings. The party is now part of the Madani government.
"We must strengthen the unity government, not bring it down. Joining such a gathering is not a good move," Zahid told reporters after opening the Raub Umno division delegates' meeting at the Raub Silver Jubilee Hall today.
Yesterday, some 18,000 people attended the rally, which ended peacefully.
The event was organised to pressure the government over the rising cost of living and alleged institutional failures.
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