Our patience has limits – party president

UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the unity government but warns that the party’s patience is not without limits.

In his policy speech at the Umno general assembly here on Friday (Jan 16), he said that in forging cooperation since before Independence and until today, relationships have not been built on theatrics or through intrigue or deception.

“Instead, Umno has always held fast to the principle that loyalty must be repaid with respect, and consensus must be accompanied by sincerity and honesty.

“Do not think of Umno as a ‘curry leaf party’, like curry leaves that are thrown into the pan when cooking, but pushed aside when the dish is served.

“Let it be remembered, Umno is a central pillar of the nation’s stability,” he said to loud applause from the floor.

Ahmad Zahid added that the party does not seek any special treatment, but at the same time, it should not be regarded as mere window-dressing or an “accessory” in a coalition.

 

‘Kesabaran kita sentiasa ada had batasannya’

DATUK Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hari ini mengesahkan keberadaan parti dalam Kerajaan Perpaduan tetapi berkata kesabaran Umno dalam menangani pelbagai karenah di dalamnya ada had.

Dalam ucapan dasarnya di PAU 2025, beliau berkata mewujudkan kerjasama sejak sebelum Merdeka hingga kini, hubungan itu bukan sahaja berasaskan persefahaman kepada saling menghormati antara satu sama lain malah penipuan dan pengkhianatan.

“Umnolah yang selalu kena berpegang pada prinsip kesetiaan dan kejujuran.

“Jangan anggap Umno sebagai parti daun kari yang mudah dihumban ke dalam masakan tetapi diketepikan apabila masakan sudah sempurna.

“Ingatlah bahawa Umno ialah tunjang kepada kestabilan negara ini,” katanya disambut tepukan gemuruh Dewan Merdeka WTC.

Zahid berkata Umno tidak pernah meminta layanan istimewa tetapi ia perlu dilayan sebagai pelengkap sesebuah kerajaan.

 

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