Umno to contest under ‘dacing’ logo, open to unity govt collaboration for GE16 - Zahid
Reflecting on a recent electoral success, Zahid called for the Umno leadership to learn from the party's victory in the Nenggiri state by-election, a seat it regained despite being in a state controlled by the opposition.
KUALA LUMPUR - While Umno remains committed to contest under the "dancing" (scales) logo, its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the party is open to collaborate with the 18 parties in the unity government to ensure unified support from the people.
This decision followed an agreement between the Umno leadership and grassroots members on strategies to strengthen the party ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).
"In another three years, we will be facing GE16. I agree with the leadership and grassroots views that in the upcoming general election, we should continue using the Barisan Nasional (BN) symbol.
"However, we do not reject any collaborations with the 18 parties in the unity government, so there is no division in gaining the support of the people," he said in a press conference after delivering his speech at the Umno General Assembly (PAU) held at the World Trade Centre, here, today.
Zahid also stressed the importance of fostering and maintaining political harmony well before the general election, calling for early and consistent cooperation among coalition partners.
This, he said needed to be done now by the leadership.
“We do not want that harmony to only be established during the election, but to be built from now," he added.
He also highlighted the need for adaptable strategies in future elections, whether they be by-elections, state elections, or general elections.
Reflecting on a recent electoral success, Zahid called for the Umno leadership to learn from the party's victory in the Nenggiri state by-election, a seat it regained despite being in a state controlled by the opposition.
"If there are assumptions that Umno is no longer relevant or rejected by the Malays, this victory has given new momentum to Umno's struggle at all levels.
"If everyone unites, structures strategies effectively and works hard, I am sure victory will be on our side, just like in Nenggiri," he said.
He said the party’s approaches must be different in accordance with the local political landscape, urging party members to be flexible and responsive to regional dynamics.
Zahid reiterated Umno's commitment to the broader agenda for the Ummah, while ensuring inclusivity and reinforcing the party's dedication to unity in its political mission.
"In fulfilling the agenda for the Ummah and as a party that upholds Malay unity, we translate our agenda without sidelining other ethnic, religious, or racial groups.
"In championing our agenda, we must approach other communities authentically," he said.
