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Focus Malaysia
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Malay Secretariat move deepens political rift
PLANS to establish a Malay Secretariat as an umbrella body to unite the Malays are facing criticism from top UMNO leaders, including party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Puad Zarkashi, thus cementing the existing divisions in the Malay political landscape. Zahid, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said the Malay unity agenda should not be used as a political gimmick, adding that while UMNO is not against any parties who are attempting to unite the Malays, the motive for its struggle must be clear and not just for political purposes. He added that UMNO would not accept any form of secretariat that supposedly aims to unite the Malays on a political basis. At the same time, Zahid took jibes at former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who backs a Malay Secretariat, whom he said lost his deposit in the 2022 general elections. Dr Mahathir had reportedly formed the secretariat to unite all parties fighting for the Malays under one big umbrella on June 4. 'I would like to wish the chairperson of the Malay Secretariat all the best, and I pray that he will succeed in uniting Malay parties and Malay non-governmental organisations for the benefit of the Malays. 'Let us unite in what is important in terms of thought, mindset, and conscience, not for any other purpose when the organising party is trying to unite the Malays after not having a winner in the last election, apart from all losing deposits,' he said last week. Meanwhile, the secretariat idea was dismissed by Puad, who criticised Perikatan Nasional's (PN) Tan Sri Annuar Musa for initiating the so-called 'umbrella' initiative. He considers the secretariat to be laden with political manoeuvring and suggested that Annuar should instead help PAS rectify its political approach rather than forming such a secretariat. 'What's with Annuar Musa now? Wanting to establish a Malay secretariat? You're a politician. Too much political scheming. Just stay in PAS. Strengthen your unity within PN first. 'Fix PAS' way of politicking, which hides behind religion and loves to judge. That's the reason Malays are divided,' he wrote in a Facebook post. Puad also chided Annuar for what he saw as a failed attempt to unite the Malays with the Muafakat Nasional (MN). He urged Annuar not to add to the confusion among Malays with another 'secretariat'. 'You already have MN. We know MN wasn't born from the sweat of your struggle. It wasn't born from events like the Malays opposing the Malayan Union. 'Don't confuse the Malays. Big Malay umbrella, Malay Secretariat, Malays under threat. Turns out, you're the one threatening Malay unity,' he said. — June 15, 2025 Main photo credit: Berita Harian
The Star
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Don't use Malay unity as a political gimmick, says Ahmad Zahid
BAGAN DATUK: Do not use the Malay unity agenda as a political gimmick, especially after experiencing election failure, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said the party did not intend to dispute any party that wanted to establish a secretariat to unify Malay parties, but the motive for its struggle must be clear and not just for political purposes. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Barisan Nasional chairman, said the establishment of Umno on May 11, 1946 also succeeded in bringing together Malay non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at that time and the principle of Malay unification as a whole is still the party's guiding principle. "I would like to wish the chairman of the Malay Secretariat all the best and I pray that he will succeed in uniting Malay parties and Malay NGOs for the benefit of the Malays. "Let us unite in what is important in terms of thought, mindset and conscience, not for any other purpose when the organising party is trying to unite the Malays after not having a winner in the last election, apart from all losing deposits," he said at a press conference after officiating the Bagan Datuk Umno Division Delegates Meeting for 2025 here on Saturday (June 14). On June 4, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was reported to have said that a movement called the Malay Secretariat was formed to unite all parties fighting for the Malays under one big umbrella. Earlier, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, said in his speech that Umno would not accept any form of secretariat that supposedly aims to unite the Malays on a political basis. Meanwhile, he said that every member, especially Umno leaders need to strengthen the party again, besides realising that the struggle they have been through is full of tests. He said that all the events that have happened before must also be used as a lesson to ensure that UMNO regains its place in the hearts of the people in the 16th general election (GE16). "There is no struggle without tests. Someone who succeeds in becoming a leader will definitely be tested, if someone rises without tests, they will definitely go down. We must also change and build new strength to ensure that we return to dominating GE16," he said. - Bernama
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Zahid: Don't exploit Malay unity for political gain
BAGAN DATUK: Do not use the Malay unity agenda as a political gimmick, especially after experiencing election failure, said Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said Umno did not intend to dispute any party that wanted to establish a secretariat to unify Malay parties, but the motive for its struggle must be clear and not just for political purposes. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, said the establishment of Umno on May 11, 1946 also succeeded in bringing together Malay non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at that time and the principle of Malay unification as a whole is still the party's guiding principle. 'I would like to wish the chairman of the Malay Secretariat all the best and I pray that he will succeed in uniting Malay parties and Malay NGOs for the benefit of the Malays. 'Let us unite in what is important in terms of thought, mindset and conscience, not for any other purpose when the organising party is trying to unite the Malays after not having a winner in the last election, apart from all losing deposits,' he said at a press conference after officiating the Bagan Datuk Umno Division Delegates Meeting for 2025 here today. On June 4, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was reported to have said that a movement called the Malay Secretariat was formed to unite all parties fighting for the Malays under one big umbrella. Earlier, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, said in his speech that Umno would not accept any form of secretariat that supposedly aims to unite the Malays on a political basis. Meanwhile, he said that every member, especially Umno leaders need to strengthen the party again, besides realising that the struggle they have been through is full of tests. He said that all the events that have happened before must also be used as a lesson to ensure that Umno regains its place in the hearts of the people in the 16th general election (GE16). 'There is no struggle without tests. Someone who succeeds in becoming a leader will definitely be tested, if someone rises without tests, they will definitely go down. We must also change and build new strength to ensure that we return to dominating GE16,' he said.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Don't use Malay unity as a political gimmick
BAGAN DATUK: Do not use the Malay unity agenda as a political gimmick, especially after experiencing election failure, said Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said Umno did not intend to dispute any party that wanted to establish a secretariat to unify Malay parties, but the motive for its struggle must be clear and not just for political purposes. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, said the establishment of Umno on May 11, 1946 also succeeded in bringing together Malay non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at that time and the principle of Malay unification as a whole is still the party's guiding principle. 'I would like to wish the chairman of the Malay Secretariat all the best and I pray that he will succeed in uniting Malay parties and Malay NGOs for the benefit of the Malays. 'Let us unite in what is important in terms of thought, mindset and conscience, not for any other purpose when the organising party is trying to unite the Malays after not having a winner in the last election, apart from all losing deposits,' he said at a press conference after officiating the Bagan Datuk Umno Division Delegates Meeting for 2025 here today. On June 4, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was reported to have said that a movement called the Malay Secretariat was formed to unite all parties fighting for the Malays under one big umbrella. Earlier, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, said in his speech that Umno would not accept any form of secretariat that supposedly aims to unite the Malays on a political basis. Meanwhile, he said that every member, especially Umno leaders need to strengthen the party again, besides realising that the struggle they have been through is full of tests. He said that all the events that have happened before must also be used as a lesson to ensure that Umno regains its place in the hearts of the people in the 16th general election (GE16). 'There is no struggle without tests. Someone who succeeds in becoming a leader will definitely be tested, if someone rises without tests, they will definitely go down. We must also change and build new strength to ensure that we return to dominating GE16,' he said.
Malay Mail
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Umno president warns against exploiting Malay unity agenda for political gain
BAGAN DATUK, June 14 — Do not use the Malay unity agenda as a political gimmick, especially after experiencing election failure, said Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said UMNO did not intend to dispute any party that wanted to establish a secretariat to unify Malay parties, but the motive for its struggle must be clear and not just for political purposes. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, said the establishment of Umno on May 11, 1946, also succeeded in bringing together Malay non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at that time and the principle of Malay unification as a whole is still the party's guiding principle. 'I would like to wish the chairman of the Malay Secretariat all the best and I pray that he will succeed in uniting Malay parties and Malay NGOs for the benefit of the Malays. 'Let us unite in what is important in terms of thought, mindset and conscience, not for any other purpose when the organising party is trying to unite the Malays after not having a winner in the last election, apart from all losing deposits,' he said at a press conference after officiating the Bagan Datuk UMNO Division Delegates Meeting for 2025 here today. On June 4, former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad was reported to have said that a movement called the Malay Secretariat was formed to unite all parties fighting for the Malays under one big umbrella. Earlier, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, said in his speech that UMNO would not accept any form of secretariat that supposedly aims to unite the Malays on a political basis. Meanwhile, he said that every member, especially UMNO leaders need to strengthen the party again, besides realising that the struggle they have been through is full of tests. He said that all the events that have happened before must also be used as a lesson to ensure that UMNO regains its place in the hearts of the people in the 16th general election (GE16). 'There is no struggle without tests. Someone who succeeds in becoming a leader will definitely be tested, if someone rises without tests, they will definitely go down. We must also change and build new strength to ensure that we return to dominating GE16,' he said. — Bernama
