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Free Malaysia Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Umno needs torchbearers with solution-based, moderate politics, says Zahid
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party must avoid being dragged into a 'race to see who can be more radical'. KUALA LUMPUR : Umno must adopt solution-based and moderate politics while producing capable torchbearers to ensure the survival of the oldest political party in Malaysia, says its president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid said this is necessary to adapt to a political landscape that has evolved significantly since the party's formation in 1946. 'Our success in the Ayer Kuning by-election shows that voters are more receptive to solutions that touch their daily lives rather than being continuously bombarded with increasingly nauseating political rhetoric. 'Umno's legacy cannot be passed down merely in name, but must be inherited as a set of values of leadership. 'We must cultivate quality successors who are capable and demonstrate critical thinking,' he said. Zahid said Umno must avoid being dragged into a 'race to see who can be more radical'. 'Instead, we must remain a centrist party. This is the politics we must uphold in leading the nation,' Zahid said in his speech for Umno's 79th anniversary at the World Trade Centre today. Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said Malaysia's political climate is much more dynamic now, as no single party now can safely dominate an election and form a government. 'Umno used to be the main axis of political stability, but today we face an uncertain reality. Political parties must now form coalitions and share power to form a government,' he said. MORE TO COME
Malay Mail
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘A greater battlefield lies ahead': Zahid rallies Umno at 79th anniversary ahead of state polls
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today urged party members to unite ahead of the upcoming state elections, which he likened to going to war. He said Umno must enter these 'battlefields' with a refreshed narrative. 'We have already begun to witness signs of a resurgence. Allah has granted us victory in Nenggiri, Mahkota, and Ayer Kuning,' he said during his speech at Umno's 79th anniversary celebration at the World Trade Centre here. 'But remember, we must not be complacent with small victories, because a much greater battlefield lies ahead. 'We must step into this battlefield with a fresher narrative, more strategic communication, and sharper, more decisive, and bolder efforts.' Malaysia is set to face the Sabah state election first, followed by polls in Melaka and Johor, leading up to the 16th general election (GE16), which must be held by February 17, 2028. 'Let there be no conflict among us, and certainly do not fall into the trap of perceptions and sentiments that only weaken the party. 'Our perspectives may differ, but we must move in unison, for that is the key to regaining the people's support,' Zahid said.
Malay Mail
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
As Umno marks 79th anniversary, Zahid warns against ‘who's more radical' race
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today reminded party members not to get caught up in the 'who's more radical' race. He said Umno must remain a mature, rational, and unifying centrist party. 'This is the politics of consideration, stability, and hope that we must uphold as we lead the nation,' he said in his speech at Umno's 79th anniversary celebration at the World Trade Centre here. MORE TO COME
