Umno is the backbone of Barisan Nasional (BN). It serves everyone and all races no matter whether they are rich or poor.
A: It is natural for human beings to turn their heads to things that are new ... like cars, houses, clothing, and even younger people. At 71, it is a challenge to maintain our attractiveness. However, I don’t agree with the perception that the Malays are more divided now. The divisions are mainly caused by some discontented quarters, and the birth of new parties are also attributed to this. But we managed to convince them to stay with us. We have done a lot to stay relevant and attractive, but each time we did something, we realised that a lot more needed to be done.
Q: Do you think Umno members are A: Umno members are loyal to the party and its struggle. At the earlier stage of Mahathir’s departure, some members were a bit confused as to what was going on and what is going to happen. That is understandable. We carried out endless engagements with members at all levels. We countered Mahathir’s allegations. It worked. And it’s a fact that being at the helm for too long makes you look like a king, and everything seems right to the supporters. Malaysians should realise this. True enough, they are accepting the fact that his era is over.
Q: Umno has been accused of neglecting the poor, and is now seen by some as a party of the rich and elite or the
Q: The New Economic Policy (NEP), largely seen as the
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