Key leaders should be given time to restore Umno's political dominance, the women's wing argued. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KUALA LUMPUR - A movement is brewing in Malaysia’s oldest political party Umno to prevent a contest for the top two posts in the next party election that has to be held before May 19.
On Wednesday, Wangsa Maju division chief said 140 division chiefs have expressed solidarity and agreed that the posts of party president and deputy president should remain unchallenged. There are 191 divisions chiefs in Umno.publicly stated his intention to challenge Zahid, who is facing multiple graft charges in court, for the top party post again. Mr Khairy lost in his bid to become Umno president at its party election in 2018.
Citing concerns over more infighting, Mr Mohamad Hasan said he is ready to defend his deputy president post if challenged. Mr Khairy – who was shunted from his three-term ward Rembau to contest – and lose – in Sungai Buloh in November’s general election – later said on Instagram: “This means he is ready to face any challengers, and the president is brave. I salute him.”
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