Umno discusses possible snap polls but no talk on seat allocation
Umno has discussed the course it would take in the possible snap polls, said party supreme council member Annuar Musa.
He, however, said that the general discussion did not touch on seat allocation for the polls.
Umno has discussed the course it would take in the possible snap polls, said party supreme council member Annuar Musa.
He, however, said that the general discussion did not touch on seat allocation for the polls.
"That (snap polls) was just early speculation... So, no discussion on the seat allocation," Annuar (above) said.
"The discussion generally touched on the party's position, direction, ways to strengthen its status, as well as the agenda that we should set as a core party for Malays and Islam. We also listened to various views including those from the party advisor (Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah)," he told the media after the supreme council meeting yesterday.
Earlier, Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who attended the wing's meeting, expressed that they were ready for the snap polls to take place anytime.
"At this stage, whatever (was) voiced by the youth wing in relation to the people's welfare has been given attention during the Covid-19 (pandemic).
"This is among our focus, not only the issue related to the instability of the government today (but) in the context (of whether we should) gear up for the polls anytime.
"The way we look at it, this government could be threatened by Pakatan Harapan which continuously plays up the sentiment of confidence against the government led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin," he said.
While noting that it is better to call for elections after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, Asyraf (above), however, said it is unavoidable for Umno Youth if it is called earlier.
"(This is) due to continuous distraction and pressure from the opposition, especially Harapan, which is obstructing the stability of the government of the day.
"So, in the end, if it is destined that the premier dissolves (Parliament) because he is left with no choice due to a no-confidence vote, the wing will mobilise its machinery nationwide," he said.
Last week, Singapore's The Straits Times reported Muhyiddin might call for snap elections by year-end after tabling an "election budget".
It was reported that Perikatan Nasional parties have agreed not to contest against each other in the next election and that Umno and Bersatu have formed a technical committee to iron out seat allocations on June 7.
Conversely, non-PN parties are not in favour of fresh polls as they currently believe they have the numbers to form a new government but are stuck haggling over who gets to be prime minister.
Meanwhile, a source close to the supreme council told Malaysiakini the meeting yesterday did discuss getting all three Malay ruling parties under one roof.
"Why did Umno, PAS and Bersatu come together (to form the federal government)? Because we don't want DAP and PKR as they always play up racial issues and do not understand the Federal Constitution," he said.
"When the three parties formed the government, they did so without any formal agreement. So, definitely there were talks for them to bind together as a coalition."
He pointed out that both Muafakat Nasional - the political pact between Umno and PAS - and PN, have yet to officially register with the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
"We had discussed how to join (the three) different parties under one roof. Umno and PAS have also discussed these matters in their previous joint meeting.
"There has been no decision on the matter yet. Some parties outside may not like Muafakat Nasional as they have their own personal agenda," he said.
"It doesn't matter whether it (the coalition) is called PN or Muafakat Nasional or something else. As long as the three parties can sit down to discuss the future (including) the polls.
"The gist is that all three parties must sit down together to discuss (the matter)," added the source.
Yesterday, Sinar Harian quoted several sources as saying the Umno supreme council might discuss the possibility of allowing Bersatu to join Muafakat Nasional.
The source said no such discussion per se has taken place, but in its ongoing talks, Umno wants all three Malay parties to be placed under one roof.
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