Umno leaders in Kedah who fail to perform or carry out their duties will be referred to the party headquarters for action since their attitude gives the opposition a foothold to attack Barisan Nasional (BN).     

Kedah Umno deputy liaison chief Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah said there were leaders who were selfish and failed to fulfill their responsibilities with dedication, thus tarnishing the credibility of Umno.     

"I know that some leaders in the grassroots raise all sorts of issues but they themselves do not perform at their own areas or implement programmes that have been planned.     

"We will report such leaders to the party headquarters so that necessary action can be taken against them," he told reporters after opening Alor Setar Umno Division's Delegates Meeting today.     

He added that such issues should not arise if they wanted to see Umno grow stronger.     

"If we do not nip such issues in the bud, it will weaken Umno and give the opposition an opportunity to strengthen their position in Kedah. We do not want to see it happen," he said.         

Meanwhile, Ahmad Bashah also urged the government to not continue with its decision to legalise football betting as it would only bring about a negative impact to families, the people and community.

- Bernama