KUALA LUMPUR, 28 March 2009: The Umno general assembly 2008 enters its fifth and last day today with the winding-up speeches by party leaders taking the centre stage. The assembly held at the Putra World Trade Centre resumed at 8.30am with a debate on a motion on education and religion before the newly elected chiefs […]
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Wanita Umno proposes formula for Msian race
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Wanita Umno has proposed a formula to realise the formation of a Malaysian race as enshrined under Clause 3 of the Umno Constitution by outlining six thrusts. Its vice-chief, Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim said the thrusts included defending the country’s independence and sovereignty; and upholding and defending the Federal Constitution, the […]
Campaign strategy crucial in winning elections
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Campaign strategy, rather than party or government posts, plays an important role in winning votes during party elections this time around, Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said. He said that this was proven when two ministers and four menteris besar from states regarded as Umno strongholds lost in the […]
Delegates are mature, have M’sian outlook: Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the decision of the delegates in electing the party leadership line-up reflected their maturity and Malaysian outlook. If previously the results mostly favoured candidates from the peninsula, the election this time around saw four candidates from Sabah being elected into the Umno […]
I will remain loyal to president, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Newly-elected Umno president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would always remain loyal to incoming president Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and assist him in spearheading the party and the country. Muhyiddin, who garnered 1,575 votes, to beat Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib, who polled 916 votes, described his victory […]
A gift for my wife, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his winning an Umno vice president’s post today was a wonderful gift for his wife as it coincided with their 31st wedding anniversary. “I think my duty is to strengthen the party, assist the Prime Minister and […]
Umno asked to implement rehab plan (Updated)
(Updated 10:13pm, 26 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Umno has been urged to implement a rehabilitation plan by adopting Islamic values as the thrust to eliminate negative elements which were spreading in the party. The representative from the Johor Umno Liaison Body, Datuk Razali Ibrahim, who is also the newly-elected national Umno Youth […]
Umno’s leadership transition
By Deborah Loh and Zedeck Siew
THE 59th Umno general assembly began on the morning of 26 March 2009 with the customary flag-raising ceremony and parade inspection at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur. According to Bernama, Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi arrived at the assembly venue at 9am in Malay attire and was greeted by […]
Don’t give chance for opposition to exploit issues
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties today agreed to strengthen relations among them and not to give the opportunity for opposition parties to exploit issues to weaken the coalition. MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said BN must consider its every strength and weakness in transforming itself to face new […]
Umno leaders support maximum term for party posts (Updated)
(Updated 5:29pm, 26 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Several Umno leaders today supported the proposal made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to impose a maximum term for holders of party posts and wanted the proposal to be studied in detail. Supreme council (MT) member Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said the […]
