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Free Malaysia Today
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Zahid confirms no going solo, Umno to contest GE16 under BN
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaking to party members at the Lumut divisional meeting today. (Bernama pic) LUMUT : Umno will not contest the next general election on its own, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed today, saying the party will remain a component of Barisan Nasional for the elections. Umno would continue to contest the general election (GE16) under BN's dacing (scales) symbol without sidelining partners such as MCA, MIC, Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah and its unity government partner Pakatan Harapan. Saying Umno had never contested on its own in the past, Zahid dismissed claims that the party's losses in several by-elections were due to its partnerships with other parties in BN and with Pakatan Harapan. '(The suggestion to contest solo) was not only brought up in Kedah — yesterday I was in Johor, and it was the same sentiment, urging us to go solo,' he said at the Lumut Umno divisional meeting today. 'There are resolutions from some divisions implying that our defeats stem from having allies in BN and PH … that we've been at a disadvantage because we did not contest alone,' he said. Yesterday, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki had also stated that the party would not go solo at the general election as the party had never done so despite the changing political dynamics.
Free Malaysia Today
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Show remorse, Zahid tells those eyeing return to Umno
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with Lumut division members at their general meeting today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Sacked or suspended Umno members who wish to return to the party's fold must first show remorse and commitment to its cause, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said the party must also exercise discretion and prudence when dealing with those who criticised it or left in a controversial manner, Berita Harian reported. 'We need to be sensible in our approach, otherwise it would be impossible for members who have been suspended or sacked to return to Umno,' he was quoted as saying. Speaking at the Lumut division's general meeting, Zahid cited the example of a former Kedah Umno leader who had been vocal in his criticisms of the party's leadership, but who now wanted to rejoin Umno. While he did not name the person, Zahid said the member was a division leader and a successful entrepreneur. Zahid also singled out former Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman who he said had been consistent in efforts to rejoin Umno following his suspension. Tajuddin was given a six-year suspension from Umno in September 2022, after openly criticising Zahid's leadership. It was however lifted in November 2024 after he apologised to Zahid and persistently appealed his case. 'I'm not cruel,' Zahid said. Zahid's comments come a day after Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said those who had been suspended or sacked must set aside their egos if they truly cared about the party. Akmal also said that he was open to facilitating the return of suspended and sacked Umno leaders such as Khairy Jamaluddin, Hishammuddin Hussein and Shahril Hamdan. Earlier today, Khairy, who was sacked from Umno in January 2023 over alleged disciplinary breaches, said he would consider Akmal's offer.
Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Zahid rejects solo path for Umno in GE16 despite grassroots sentiment, will contest under BN
LUMUT, July 6 — Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that the party will not contest solo in the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16). Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said Umno will remain a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN) for the election. He said Umno has never contested on its own in the past, and dismissed claims that the party's losses in several by-elections were due to its partnership within BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH). '(The suggestion to contest solo) was not only brought up in Kedah — yesterday I was in Johor, and it was the same sentiment, urging us to go solo. 'There are resolutions from some divisions implying that our defeats stem from having allies in BN and PH... that we've been at a disadvantage because we did not contest alone,' he said when opening the 2025 Lumut Umno Division Delegates' Meeting here today. He said Umno will continue to use the dacing (scales) logo (the BN symbol) in GE16 without sidelining its partners such as MIC, MCA, PH, and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS). Also present at the meeting were Perak Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Lumut Umno Division chief Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Yesterday, Umno Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that the party will not be contesting solo in GE16, as it has never done so in its history, despite the changing political dynamics. — Bernama
Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Zahid rejects solo path for Umno in GE16 despite grassroots sentiment, will contest under BN banner
LUMUT, July 6 — Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that the party will not contest solo in the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16). Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said Umno will remain a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN) for the election. He said Umno has never contested on its own in the past, and dismissed claims that the party's losses in several by-elections were due to its partnership within BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH). '(The suggestion to contest solo) was not only brought up in Kedah — yesterday I was in Johor, and it was the same sentiment, urging us to go solo. 'There are resolutions from some divisions implying that our defeats stem from having allies in BN and PH... that we've been at a disadvantage because we did not contest alone,' he said when opening the 2025 Lumut Umno Division Delegates' Meeting here today. He said Umno will continue to use the dacing (scales) logo (the BN symbol) in GE16 without sidelining its partners such as MIC, MCA, PH, and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS). Also present at the meeting were Perak Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Lumut Umno Division chief Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Yesterday, Umno Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that the party will not be contesting solo in GE16, as it has never done so in its history, despite the changing political dynamics. — Bernama
Barnama
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
No Solo Path For UMNO In GE16, Says Ahmad Zahid
LUMUT, July 6 (Bernama) -- UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that the party will not contest solo in the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16). Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said UMNO will remain a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN) for the election. He said UMNO has never contested on its own in the past, and dismissed claims that the party's losses in several by-elections were due to its partnership within BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH). bootstrap slideshow '(The suggestion to contest solo) was not only brought up in Kedah — yesterday I was in Johor, and it was the same sentiment, urging us to go solo. 'There are resolutions from some divisions implying that our defeats stem from having allies in BN and PH... that we've been at a disadvantage because we did not contest alone,' he said when opening the 2025 Lumut UMNO Division Delegates' Meeting here today. He said UMNO will continue to use the dacing (scales) logo (the BN symbol) in GE16 without sidelining its partners such as MIC, MCA, PH, and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS). bootstrap slideshow Also present at the meeting were Perak UMNO Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Lumut UMNO Division chief Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Yesterday, UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that the party will not be contesting solo in GE16, as it has never done so in its history, despite the changing political dynamics. -- BERNAMA
