UMDAP a figment of opposition's imagination, says UMNO's Asyraf
UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has dismissed the opposition's claims of a so-called 'marriage' between UMNO and DAP as baseless propaganda, rejecting the term 'UMDAP' as a fabricated narrative.
Asyraf emphasised that UMNO has never been subservient to DAP, asserting that the party remains independent within the Unity Government's 18-party coalition.
He noted that the 'UMDAP' label is losing traction, with the public increasingly recognizing it as an opposition tactic to undermine the coalition's unity.
'People no longer talk about UMDAP. They see it as mere opposition propaganda. UMNO is part of an 18-party coalition forming the Unity Government.
Why single out DAP when we work with 16 other parties?' he said on the Borak Harini podcast, titled Adakah Lagi UMNO Selepas PRU16?
Asyraf explained that the 'UMDAP' narrative gained fleeting relevance during the early stages of the coalition's formation, particularly during the State Elections (PRN), when time constraints limited UMNO's ability to counter the claims.
'Since then, we've secured victories in successive elections, exposing UMDAP as a hollow campaign strategy employed by the opposition,' he added.
He further clarified that the term UMDAP holds no legitimacy or positive connotation. 'UMDAP simply doesn't exist. It's not a label that reflects reality or carries any positive meaning,' Asyraf stated.
Reaffirming UMNO's distinct identity, he said, UMNO has not merged with DAP, nor has it raised DAP's flag, prayed outside DAP's office, or endorsed DAP's causes.
Asyraf challenged the opposition to provide evidence that UMNO has compromised its core policies, particularly those related to Islamic and Bumiputera interests, due to DAP's influence, underscoring UMNO's commitment to its foundational values. —June 22, 2025
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