Umno will ensure that the unity of people from various races will remain a heritage for Malaysians, Perlis Umno liaison chairman Dr Md Isa Sabu said.

mat isa sabu md isa sabu The Perlis Menteri Besar said Umno would become the people's champion by elping the needy irrespective of race and political affiliation.

"Umno has never marginalised the poor who needed help. Poverty is not exclusive to any party," he said when opening the Juara Rakyat programme for the Kangar parliamentary constituency in Perlis today.

He said as the main party for Barisan Nasional (BN), Umno would always help he people without prejudice.

To mark the programme, 100 poor families will be visited by Kangar Umno division leaders bearing gifts and aid.

- Bernama