Despite Illegal of being a “lifeless” party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) nonetheless holds significance, based on celebration president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Speaking on the party’s 77th-anniversary celebration, he acknowledged that the celebration presently has solely 26 members in parliament, together with 4 extra from the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, but insisted the party’s relevance endures.
UMNO, Malaysia’s oldest political party, misplaced its 61-year grip on power through the 2018 General Election when the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition gained. Ahmad Zahid believes that UMNO capabilities higher as part of the current unity authorities somewhat than with earlier companions in the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) governments.
Regarding seat allocations for the upcoming six state elections, Ahmad Zahid mentioned that BN deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan will lead negotiations with events within the unity authorities. The elections will happen in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu this year.
In a separate matter, Ahmad Zahid criticised the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) for its tendency to abandon companions every time it joins any political coalition. He claimed that the Islamist get together will eventually leave its companions within the opposition PN coalition..