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UMNO President calls for early general election at party assembly
At the UMNO General Assembly, President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called for the 16th General Election (PRU-16) to be held soon. He introduced the 'Grand Collaboration' concept, an initiative aimed at fostering political understanding among Malay parties to prevent divisive competition without requiring formal mergers.
Zahid also hinted at potential shifts in the political landscape, suggesting that closer ties between UMNO and PAS could occur, described by the phrase 'when blue meets green.' While emphasizing UMNO's role as a political anchor, he noted the party's openness to sharing power in a multiracial society.
Internal party voices expressed varying strategic views. UMNO Youth Johor proposed that the current partnership with Pakatan Harapan be treated as a temporary arrangement to allow UMNO to regain dominance. Meanwhile, UMNO Women Chief Noraini Ahmad urged members to strengthen grassroots machinery to rebuild public trust.
Separately, legal consequences from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) have emerged, with four individuals facing court charges following investigations into the agency's management and operations.
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Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim · Ahmad Zahid Hamidi · Barisan Nasional · Lembaga Tabung Haji · Malaysia · Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission · Mohamad Hasan · Najib Tun Razak · Noraini Ahmad · PAS · Pakatan Harapan · Perikatan Nasional
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the 16th General Election (PRU-16) to be held soon. malaysiatribune.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UMNO Women Chief Noraini Ahmad urged members to mobilize grassroots efforts to rebuild public trust. mykmu.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] UMNO proposed a 'Grand Collaboration' concept to foster political understanding among Malay parties without merging them. www.kosmo.com.my · www.utusan.com.my
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four individuals have been charged in court following the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Tabung Haji.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UMNO Youth Johor proposed that the current Unity Government with Pakatan Harapan should be viewed as a temporary arrangement. www.beritaharian.sg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zahid suggested that closer ties between UMNO and PAS could reshape the political landscape.