KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: The new Umno leadership will test its acceptability with multiracial voters in the three 7 April by-elections in Bukit Gantang, Bukit Selambau and Batang Ai. Newly-elected Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin described the by-elections as “a big test” that would not be easy for Barisan Nasional (BN) to […]
Hishammuddin Hussein
Umno’s new line-up
By Zedeck Siew(From left) Shafie Apdal, Muhyiddin Yassin, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Hishammuddin Hussein THAT Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is Umno deputy president is probably a good thing for Malaysia’s largest political party. Analysts have been looking to him as the most competent contender for the deputy president’s post, especially since Umno’s deputy president is almost certain […]
Muhyiddin’s win: Umno’s desire to change
By Deborah LohMuhyiddin Yassin, the new Umno deputy president (pic courtesy of theSun) KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is the new Umno deputy president, and by convention, is set to be Malaysia’s next deputy prime minister. His win over Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib, 63, appears to hint at Umno’s desire for change […]
Umno Youth needs to close ranks (Updated)
(Updated 9:13pm, 25 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Umno Youth needs to close ranks with the new leadership after the party election and continue to concentrate on efforts to regain the support of the people for Umno. The movement’s information head, Datuk Azimi Daim said this could not be delayed as Umno would […]
Umno Youth will take on traitors
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Umno Youth today vowed to fight and defeat dirty politicking and defend the country’s sovereignty from being undermined by what the movement’s chief, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, described as traitors. Hishammuddin said the movement would defend the rule of law, the rights and privileges of Malay [Malaysians] and bumiputeras, the […]
Healthy contest in Umno, says Ali
MALACCA, 12 March 2009: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said there have been no elements of slander and pitting against each other ahead of the Umno elections at the end of the month. The contest for top party posts so far was healthy and conducted in the spirit of being part of a […]
Youths need avenue to express on Perak
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Feb 2009: Youths who want to express their anger and frustration on the political crisis in Perak should be given room to do so but under watchful eyes so not to disturb the peace, said Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth chairperson Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. Hishammuddin, who is also Umno Youth chief and […]
Umno Youth unites for by-elections
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Feb 2009: Umno Youth will stand united to face the Bukit Gantang parliamentary and Bukit Selambau state by-elections in April despite the wing holding its own polls in late March. Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said that regardless of the party polls, importance and priority would be given to the […]
Nizar’s refusal to quit unconstitutional: Hishammuddin (Updated 5:50pm)
PUTRAJAYA, 6 Feb 2009: Umno Youth head Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein today described former Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin’s refusal to resign, despite being ordered to by the Sultan of Perak, as unconstitutional. “I think it is a matter of the constitution and the law, and how you treat your rulers. […]
Education Ministry launches Palestinian fund
PUTRAJAYA, 22 Jan 2009: The Education Ministry today launched a Humanitarian Fund for the Palestine People in conjunction with the launch of the “One Malaysia, One Voice” campaign aimed at instilling love for peace, and hatred for violence among students. Education director-general Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom said in conjunction with the campaign which runs until […]
