Johor Umno liaison committee chairperson Mohamed Khaled Nordin today urged Umno to bring Islamic politics to greater heights in a more progressive manner.

He said Umno must put focus on strengthening Islam as its agenda for the sake of ensuring the survival of the country’s largest Malay party.

“If Islam is an important factor in the rise of Malay nationalism, then Islam must remain important in Umno’s survival.

“It’s just that what we need now is a more radical, massive and serious leap and focus on mainstreaming Islamic politics into Umno in a more constructive, fundamental and organised manner.”

The Johor menteri besar said this at the closing of the Umno 70 Years Commemorative Seminar themed ‘Islam, Nationalism and Umno’s Future’ at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Baru today.

- Bernama