Zahid: Many requests from ex-members to rejoin Umno

Umno has received numerous applications from former members who wish to rejoin the party, said party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said the applications will be reviewed by the party disciplinary board to verify their membership history.

“The matter will also be brought to the Umno management committee for deliberation and then decided by the party supreme council,” he told reporters after officiating the Jeli Umno Youth annual general meeting yesterday.

On former Selangor Umno liaison committee chairperson Noh Omar joining Bersatu, Zahid said former members are free to join any party they prefer.

“Any Umno member who has been expelled is free to join any party they like; it is their choice,” he said.

Noh, 66, confirmed his membership in Bersatu on Thursday (July 4).

The former Tanjong Karang MP reportedly said he applied to join the party online recently without informing anyone, and his application was approved immediately.

Noh was expelled from Umno due to a breach of party discipline during the 15th general election.

Malay, Islamic agenda

Meanwhile, Zahid said the government remains committed to advancing the Malay and Islamic agenda without neglecting the interests of other races and religions.

He refuted claims that the government is in collusion with DAP, stressing that component parties in the federal government respect the Malay and Islamic agenda.

“In my year and a half as deputy prime minister and sitting in the cabinet, DAP has never once opposed the Malay and Islamic policies that are in line with the Constitution.

“We are not in collusion with DAP; they are a component party in Pakatan Harapan.

“Despite having only four ministers, they do not dispute these policies because they respect that experienced Umno ministers are helping the unity government under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Zahid reiterated that the commitment to uphold the interests of Malays and Islam will continue, alongside maintaining equality among all races.

- Bernama

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