The Umno publicity and information bureau is to hold a "premier" briefing session in every state to explain current issues to party branch and divisional committee members.

NONE Bureau chairman Ahmad Maslan said today the session was part of the preparation for the 13th general election.

One module will be used for all 14 sessions ending in Sabah and Sarawak on Oct 3, he told reporters after the close of the session for Kedah Umno members at the Wawasan Jitra hall in Jitra.

"Everybody knows that the next election is coming. We are equipping party members with the latest information to ready them for the polls," Ahmad said.

The sessions were launched by Prime Minister and Umno president Najib Razak in Kuala Lumpur on July 10.

The session in Jitra today was closed by party vice-president Mohd Shafie Apdal.

    

- Bernama