Video clip described as cheap publicity
KUCHING: The statement by former United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) member Zool Amali Hussin, also known as ‘Bozz Jebat’, who recently insulted Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in a six-minute video clip, has been described as mere cheap publicity. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
Amizar Abu Adam BN and Kasim Samat PN candidates for Pelangai by-election
BENTONG: Datuk Amizar Abu Adam, Bentong Umno committee member, is the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pelangai state by-election on Oct 7. Pahang BN chairman Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail made the announcement here yesterday. “We as party members need to help our friend (Amizar) to win in Pelangai. “There are 3,040 Umno […]
No sacking of Umno members discussed at supreme council meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: The issue over the dismissal of some Umno members was not raised in last night’s Umno supreme council (SC) Meeting, with the focus being on efforts to empower the party, says Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He said the issue with regard to Umno supreme council member Isham Jalil’s statement about […]
Don’t be arrogant, Umno Youth chief
The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humour, but without folly. – Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur I chanced upon this post written by a reader in a national news portal […]
No longer ‘big brother’ Umno
The face of Big Brother faded away again and instead the three slogans of the party stood out – War is peace, Freedom is slavery, Ignorance is strength. – George Orwell, English novelist Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is in a place few politicians will want to be for now. The Umno president and deputy […]
Umno representative to be appointed as Penang exco
KUALA LUMPUR: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has agreed to appoint an Umno assemblyman to represent Barisan Nasional (BN) as a member of the Penang State Executive Council in the spirit of the unity government. Secretary-general Anthony Loke. Its secretary-general Anthony Loke said the matter was unanimously agreed in the DAP central executive committee (CEC) […]
Do not sabotage party: Ahmad Zahid
SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reminded all party members not to sabotage the party and become a thorn in the flesh in the state election. Ahmad Zahid who is also Umno president said that even though no official report has been received by the Disciplinary Board regarding the act, […]
Fed minister heap praises on Sarawak
KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has heaped praises on the Sarawak government for the various initiatives implemented to achieve success for the state and its people. She made these remarks during the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) Townhall Session Kota Raja Division, Klang recently, […]
Anwar admits disagreement with Mahathir, Muhyiddin over ban on UMNO post-GE-14
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed his opposition to the proposal put forth by former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to ban UMNO after the 14th General Election. According to a report in Berita Harian, Anwar disclosed that even prominent figures like DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng and […]
State Polls: UMNO Youth ready to work with other youth wings
BUKIT MERTAJAM: UMNO Youth is ready to fight and be committed to working together with the youth wings in the Unity Government in the six-state elections, including in seats that the party is not contesting. UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said he would ensure the UMNO Youth election machinery worked hard to ensure […]