Focus

Umno emergency meeting expected to end late night

By SITI NURFATIHAH PIRDAUS
22 Aug 2022 03:09pm
Media reps at Umno headquarters
Media reps at Umno headquarters
KUALA LUMPUR - Umno emergency meeting that started this morning is expected to end at night as Umno leaders take a break for lunch.

The meeting is expected to resume at 5.30pm today, said Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin who was at the meeting at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) today.

“The meeting dicussed on current issues.

“I will come back at 5.30pm,” he told the media when met at Umno headquarters here.

Eventhough, he said the meeting is on "current issues" but it is speculated that over 100 Umno division chiefs are discussing over the timing of general elections as former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak faces his last week of his final appeal over misappropriation of funds involving SRC International case.
Related Articles:


Among the Umno division leaders seen entering Among the Umno division leaders seen entering Menara Dato Onn were Johor Bahru Umno chief Datuk Shahrir Samad, Lenggong Umno chief Saarani Mohamad.

The meeting was said to be "urgent and immediate".

Last night, Najib had taken an oath to swear his innocence over the SRC case. If convicted, Najib will be sentenced to a 12 years’ jail and a RM210 million fine.
zahid hamidi
umno
Najib Razak
More Like This
Firemen removing a victim from the wrecked vehicle. Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department.
Firemen removing a victim from the wrecked vehicle. Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department.
National Man killed, another hurt in Gohtong crash
The deceased was the driver of a Toyota Corolla, Toh Yok Chai, 58, while the injured was the driver of a Cam Van Placer-X, Ahmad Munir Yunus, 33.
The couple and their five children were living in their dilapidated car, which had no window panes, and the rear windshield was shattered. Unable to afford repairs, they covered the openings with plastic sheets secured by tape. - Photo source: Steven Sim/FB
The couple and their five children were living in their dilapidated car, which had no window panes, and the rear windshield was shattered. Unable to afford repairs, they covered the openings with plastic sheets secured by tape. - Photo source: Steven Sim/FB
National Concerned for family of seven living in car, Sim provides house and helps secure employment
The couple and their five children were living in their dilapidated car, which had no window panes, and the rear windshield was shattered.
Raub (centre) together with his officers displaying the seized ecstasy, erimin 5 pills, ketamine, and cash following the arrest of two men in three raids around Johor Bahru, during a press conference at the Johor Bahru Selatan District Police Headquarters today. - Photo by Bernama
Raub (centre) together with his officers displaying the seized ecstasy, erimin 5 pills, ketamine, and cash following the arrest of two men in three raids around Johor Bahru, during a press conference at the Johor Bahru Selatan District Police Headquarters today. - Photo by Bernama
National Syndicate using plastic banknotes to smuggle drugs busted in JB
The syndicate’s modus operandi was to use rented houses and vehicles to repackage drugs before distributing them in the Johor Bahru area.
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo by Bernama
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo by Bernama
National Christmas: Prison Department allows family visits on Dec 27-28
Visitors are discouraged from giving money to inmates, as all essential facilities are provided by the Prisons Department.