Umno news

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Ismail Sabri says no-contest rule may be against Umno constitution (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — Umno vice president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has disagreed with the motion for the party's top two posts to go unchallenged, ...

We say we want to attract young people but our actions keep young people away,” he said. “I want the party to be open, the right to compete but not to compete. Article 8(1) of the Umno constitution states that the general assembly is the party’s highest authority and the party’s course would be determined based on its powers and orders, subject to the constitution and rules.

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Three things we learnt from: The Umno General Assembly (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — The 2022 Umno General Assembly, held following a dismal performance in the 15th general election, was more sombre than the previous ...

“That is the situation that happened throughout this week especially involving Umno supporters. While there is no doubt that some delegates touched on the defeat, this was drowned out by the “unofficial” campaign deck of Umno leaders who are said to have expressed their desire early on to contest in the next party election. “Of course, if Umno continues to lose in the state election, Zahid will be seen as the reason why people left the party and be viewed as irrelevant,” said Faris Zulkifly, a delegate from Sabah. Puteri Umno Perak chief Ruhaida Mohamad Yaakob said while there is no denying that there are still grassroots people who do not understand the cooperation of the unity government, like in Perak as well as Putrajaya, being part of the government will help Umno to stay relevant and give services to the people. As a start, the Umno leadership has launched a campaign to educate and inform members in Pahang and Perak over the states’ respective cooperation with PH, with Zahid himself taking a central role in a special briefing to delegates on Wednesday on the issue. The biggest development in this year’s Umno general assembly is the “no contest” motion the delegates approved to block any challenge against the president and deputy president in the upcoming party election.

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Zahid the 'albatross' around Umno's neck, says Ramasamy (Free Malaysia Today)

Penang deputy chief minister P Ramasamy says Umno cannot be revitalised without first cleaning up its 'corruption-tainted' image.

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Zero challenge against Zahid as Umno passes no-contest motion (MalaysiaNow)

The Umno general assembly has passed a motion to stop any challenge to the top two positions, in a move seen as strengthening party chief Ahmad Zahid ...

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Can shedding hardline tag help Malaysia's Umno recover from ... (South China Morning Post)

President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hinted at a key meeting the nationalist party needs to ditch rabble-rousing rhetoric and embrace centrist politics to revive ...

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The approved 'no contest' motion for Umno top 2 posts is valid (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The approved motion of 'no contest' for the top two positions in Umno is valid, said Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

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Umno's no-contest motion valid, says Ahmad Maslan (Free Malaysia Today)

The Umno secretary-general says the party's lawyers confirmed that the motion complies with Article 20 of the general assembly rules.

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'In line with Islam' - Khairuddin praises Umno's 'politics of peace' (Malaysiakini)

Former PAS leader Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, who is now an Umno member, has praised his new party for advocating politics of peace despite being attacked ...

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Stop blame game – Zahid on Umno's GE15 losses (Malaysiakini)

In the wake of the 15th general election (GE15) last November, there were many voices within Umno calling for the resignation of its president Ahmad Zahid ...

But now, Zahid said it is time to...

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No-contest decision final, adheres to Umno constitution, says Zahid (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Umno general assembly's decision to approve the no-contest motion for the top two party posts follows the party's constitution and ...

The chairman is also our legal advisor." The disciplinary board will also address Khairy Jamaluddin's claim that said there were delegates "imported" to ensure the motion was approved. The Umno president said after the motion was passed, the matter was referred to Umno legal advisors.

Legal advice backs no-contest motion, says Umno sec-gen (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Legal advice that was sought after the motion of no-contest for the top two posts in the upcoming Umno party polls was proposed found that it ...

Khairy had claimed there was a conspiracy by some delegates to “bulldoze” the motion through in the Umno general assembly on Saturday. According to Ahmad, legal advice was sought after the motion was proposed by a delegate from Negri Sembilan and supported by a delegate from Terengganu at the Umno general assembly on Friday. PETALING JAYA: Legal advice that was sought after the motion of no-contest for the top two posts in the upcoming Umno party polls was proposed found that it was in line with the party’s general assembly rules, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

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Analysts see state polls slipping away from Umno after no-contest ... (MalaysiaNow)

They say the motion passed at the Umno general assembly will only fuel negative perceptions about the party.

"The critics would have it that the party is saddled with the same court cluster as leaders. This would have a positive impact." Speaking to MalaysiaNow, they said the motion passed on Jan 14 to stop any challenge to the positions of president and deputy president would only give rise to negative perceptions, including from within the party itself.

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'No contest' resolution allows Umno to regroup, analysts say (Malaysiakini)

The resolution passed at Saturday's session of the Umno General Assembly to leave the top two leadership posts uncontested would give Umno some room to ...

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Umno's top two posts going uncontested offers some relief for Anwar ... (The Borneo Post)

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's unity government has bought itself a little bit of time after Umno decided that the top two ...

“This will not guarantee Anwar Ibrahim longevity if this group can unseat the top two and hold those critical positions in Umno. It would put the unity government under a lot of pressure,” Syaza explained. “It won’t be good for Anwar’s reputation, Zahid being his loyalist and deputy in government. So yes, for now, at least for the next four months, Anwar’s government appears stable,” she told Malay Mail. Singapore Institute of International Affairs senior fellow Oh Ei Sun when asked if this was good for Anwar Ibrahim said: “Yes it hopefully can prolong the lifespan of this shaky coalition government, as Ahmad Zahid’s party leadership position is secured. “There’ll be a short term effect and long term effects.

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