Media Statement

BARISAN Nasional will not prevent MIC or any of its component parties from leaving the coalition, says its chairman, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid, who is also Umno president, said he believes MIC will make a “wise decision” during its annual …

THE Election Commission has set the 17th Sabah state elections for November 29. In ada meeting in Kota Kinabalu today, its chairman Ramlan Harun said 15 November will be the nomination and early polling on November 25. The state elections …

AHMAD Zahid Hamidi has played down the bad blood between Umno Youth and its DAP counterpart, saying the views of Umno’s youth wing does not reflect that of the Supreme Council. The Umno president said this same principle has always …

UMNO respects the High Court's decision to order the federal government to implement Sabah's 40 per cent revenue entitlement claim, says party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. "Officially, we respect the court's decision," said Zahid, adding that the party is "on …

UMNO Veteran advise all members to respect the decision to field the party's secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi as the candidate for Gerik parliamentarian constituency in the 16th general election. Veteran's secretary Mustapha Yaakub said he welcomes the decision made by party …

UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reiterated that Umno is open to uniting Malay-based parties, but only with genuine intent. He said efforts to strengthen Malay political unity must be guided by honesty, rather than opportunism or personal gain. “We …

THE Umno general assembly scheduled in November has been postponed to January to avoid clashing with the upcoming Sabah state election. Party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the decision was made following the Election Commission’s announcement that the 17th Sabah …

WHILE confirming that MCA will contest the Sabah state election under Barisan Nasional ticket, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed suggestions of cracks within Barisan Nasional (BN), insisting the coalition remains united ahead of the next general election. …

DEPUTY Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has described the upcoming Sabah state election as Umno’s final opportunity to prove its strength before the next general election. He said the 17th Sabah election will serve as a reflection of the party’s …