New battle lines being drawn for GE15 Bernama
PETALING JAYA: With Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in troubled waters, the field is now open for the post of Umno president.
The obvious choice is current deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, but Sombrong division head Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and Ketereh division chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa are also in contention, according to political analysts who spoke to
theSun.
However, it is still too early to rule out incumbent president Ahmad Zahid.
Despite calls from within Umno for fresh party elections, an analyst said he still commands very strong grassroots support.
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In his speech during the party’s 72nd anniversary celebration, Chong cited the example of Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah and preacher Ebit Liew who served their countrymen regardless of race or religion.
He also commended academician Prof Dr Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad who is willing to start dialogues and meaningful conversations between those of different races.
“Such figures are needed here in Malaysia, not because they are fighting to become Prime Minister until they criticise each other, or that they are a party who keep advocating for ‘change’ but are politicking, ” he said at Wisma MCA on Sunday (March 7).