Latest news with #BarisanNasional
Free Malaysia Today
15 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Don't jump the gun, Kedah Umno told over call to review PH pact
Tengku Zafrul Aziz announced his exit from Umno last Friday and said he intends to join PKR. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A Pakatan Harapan leader has urged Kedah Umno not to jump the gun by urging Barisan Nasional to review its pact with PH if Tengku Zafrul Aziz becomes a PKR member. Kedah PH deputy chief Nor Azrina Surip said the state Umno leadership should just leave it to the central leadership of both coalitions to resolve the matter harmoniously. 'We're better off leaving it to the federal leadership while those of us at the state level remain in the spirit of unity,' the Kedah PKR chief told FMT. Azrina, a member of PKR's central leadership council, said the leaders of both coalitions in Kedah should focus on improving their cooperation in preparation for the next general election. '(PKR) heeds the views of our allies in the unity government, including the concerns raised by Kedah Umno leaders,' said the former MP. Tengku Zafrul announced his exit from Umno on Friday and said he intends to join PKR. This led to calls for his resignation from his Cabinet post as well as for PKR not to accept him into the party. Kedah Umno communications director Syed Johan Rizal Syed Unan Mashri had urged BN to review its alliance with PH if Tengku Zafrul becomes a PKR member. He said it would be akin to 'stealing' an Umno leader, drawing comparisons with others defecting to Bersatu in the past.
Free Malaysia Today
15 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No tensions in Umno despite Tengku Zafrul's exit, says Zahid
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the unity government will hold internal discussions over Tengku Zafrul Aziz's role as the investment, trade and industry minister. PETALING JAYA : Tengku Zafrul Aziz's exit from Umno has not led to any tensions within the party, says its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid said most of Umno's grassroots even believed Tengku Zafrul made the right decision to leave the party since he 'has no loyalty to it'. 'I don't see any indication of the 'temperature' rising in Umno. It's better for him to leave if he has no loyalty to the party. 'Don't disturb (Tengku Zafrul) because he's currently performing the haj. Hopefully, his mind will be filled with peace,' Zahid, who is also a deputy prime minister, was quoted as saying by Bernama. The Barisan Nasional chairman said the unity government will hold internal discussions over Tengku Zafrul's role as investment, trade and industry minister, a post he was appointed to on Umno's quota. 'The appointment of ministers is at the absolute discretion of the prime minister. So it's better for us to hold internal discussions to avoid various interpretations,' he said. Tengku Zafrul's exit from Umno, announced on Friday, has led to calls for him to step down as the investment, trade and industry minister. Zahid previously urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to ensure Umno had its quota of seven ministers restored. Tengku Zafrul, whose senatorship expires at the end of the year, had said he would leave it to Anwar to decide on his Cabinet post.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
BN at 51: Zahid hails spirit of democracy, unity across generations
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) continues to uphold deep-rooted principles of democracy, champion inclusive development and nurture national unity that grows stronger across generations, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said for over half a century, Barisan has been a political platform that embraces diversity, bridges divides and unites Malaysians under a common vision of a peaceful, prosperous and resilient nation. "Alhamdulillah, today marks the 51st anniversary of Barisan Nasional - a political institution that has weathered the tides of history and remains steadfast as a pillar in the nation-building journey of Malaysia. "In the face of changing times, as global currents shift and political winds change direction, Barisan Nasional stands firm and unwavering,' Zahid said in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 1). The Deputy Prime Minister also expressed appreciation to all Barisan members, party machinery, leaders at every level and loyal supporters who have stood by the coalition through both triumphs and trials. "Your loyalty is our strength. Your spirit breathes life into this struggle. "May this 51st anniversary serve as a moment of reflection, inspiration and renewed determination as we forge ahead to shape a more meaningful chapter in our shared history. May this struggle be blessed and guided by divine wisdom. Long live Barisan Nasional!' he said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
BN at 51: Ahmad Zahid hails spirit of democracy, unity across generations
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) continues to uphold deep-rooted principles of democracy, champion inclusive development and nurture national unity that grows stronger across generations, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said for over half a century, BN has been a political platform that embraces diversity, bridges divides and unites Malaysians under a common vision of a peaceful, prosperous and resilient nation. "Alhamdulillah, today marks the 51st anniversary of Barisan Nasional – a political institution that has weathered the tides of history and remains steadfast as a pillar in the nation-building journey of Malaysia. "In the face of changing times, as global currents shift and political winds change direction, Barisan Nasional stands firm and unwavering," Zahid said in a Facebook post today. The deputy prime minister also expressed appreciation to all BN members, party machinery, leaders at every level and loyal supporters who have stood by the coalition through both triumphs and trials. "Your loyalty is our strength. Your spirit breathes life into this struggle. "May this 51st anniversary serve as a moment of reflection, inspiration and renewed determination as we forge ahead to shape a more meaningful chapter in our shared history. "May this struggle be blessed and guided by divine wisdom. "Long live Barisan Nasional!" he said. –Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
BN at 51: Ahmad Zahid hails spirit of democracy, unity across generations
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) continues to uphold deep-rooted principles of democracy, champion inclusive development and nurture national unity that grows stronger across generations, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said for over half a century, BN has been a political platform that embraces diversity, bridges divides and unites Malaysians under a common vision of a peaceful, prosperous and resilient nation. 'Alhamdulillah, today marks the 51st anniversary of Barisan Nasional – a political institution that has weathered the tides of history and remains steadfast as a pillar in the nation-building journey of Malaysia. 'In the face of changing times, as global currents shift and political winds change direction, Barisan Nasional stands firm and unwavering,' Zahid said in a Facebook post today. The Deputy Prime Minister also expressed appreciation to all BN members, party machinery, leaders at every level and loyal supporters who have stood by the coalition through both triumphs and trials. 'Your loyalty is our strength. Your spirit breathes life into this struggle. 'May this 51st anniversary serve as a moment of reflection, inspiration and renewed determination as we forge ahead to shape a more meaningful chapter in our shared history. May this struggle be blessed and guided by divine wisdom. Long live Barisan Nasional!' he said.
