A Johor Umno delegate has expressed full backing for party president Najib Abdul Razak as the latter sails through turbulent waters.

"We have only one admiral, not two," said Hassan Johari when debating the president's policy speech at the Umno general assembly in Kuala Lumpur today.

"As loyal party members, the institution of the president will be protected (by us).

"Surely, he will be an admiral that can command respect from his crew," he added.

Hassan did not mention Muhyiddin, who is a former Johor menteri besar, in his speech, except in his opening salutations.

In a statement yesterday, Johor menteri besar and state Umno liaison committee chairperson Mohd Khaled Nordin had set the tone for the delegates by emphasising on the need to be united.

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