Umno vice-president Mohd Ali Rustam says Umno must dictate government policy in order for the party to regain lost support, adding that grassroot members are disappointed that a lot of their suggestions and wishes have not been fulfilled by the party. As such, many feel they cannot influence government policy.

"This situation causes Umno members to lose their morale because the party agenda and manifesto is not effectively implemented. Party decisions need to be implemented and if this is done, we can resolve a lot of problems.