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Sep 10, 2026
Elakeyaa SelvarajiHOST
UMNO's four-day annual General Assembly is underway.
Elakeyaa SelvarajiHOST
It comes after Barisan Nasional's recent victories in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections.
Elakeyaa SelvarajiHOST
Among the issues expected to be discussed are UMNO's political direction, its position in the unity government, and preparations for the next general election, that is GE16.
Hairianto DimanHOST
Yeah, there's also the question of political cooperation with past leaders invited to attend this year's gathering.
Hairianto DimanHOST
And all this comes amid calls for an early general election, which Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he is open to considering.
Hairianto DimanHOST
Afif, good morning.
Hairianto DimanHOST
Good morning.
Hairianto DimanHOST
Afifa, the first question to you is really the UMNO General Assembly gets underway this week.
John NgHOST
Negeri Sembilan MP admits signing document under duress.
John NgHOST
Umno AGM could reveal party's next move.
John NgHOST
All that and more, coming up.
John NgHOST
From the top job at Tabung Haji to the accused in court, Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahim is facing an abuse of power charge over an investment deal worth nearly 200 million ringgit.
John NgHOST
He also reaffirmed his loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz, saying he remains the only rightful Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
John NgHOST
The four disputed undang have been trying to remove Tuanku Muhriz since April and have backed a rival claimant, Tuanku Nazaruddin Tuanku Jaafar.
John NgHOST
Ismail also did not dispute reports that he had met the four chieftains together with senior Umno leaders, including party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, although he maintains Zahid was not involved in any move against the ruler.
John NgHOST
Meanwhile, the state government is proposing a reconciliation committee to resolve the long-running customary dispute.
Ibrahim SofianGUEST
PAS is in the opposition.
Ibrahim SofianGUEST
UMNO is in the state government, but their seat share is very small.
Ibrahim SofianGUEST
But if PAS-UMNO cooperation does take place in Selangor, they potentially do have the ability to win state government in Selangor.
Ibrahim SofianGUEST
So that makes cooperation between the two highly possible outcome ahead of the GE.
Ibrahim SofianGUEST
But in Perak and Pahang, UMNO is already providing the Chief Minister in partnership with Pakatan Harapan.
Bridget WelshHOST
But it was one that says, At least for now, Pakatan Harapan as a coalition will be staying together as they try to extend their term for as long as possible before calling elections.
Bridget WelshHOST
Pressure, however, has now escalated between UMNO and Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan and Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
Bridget WelshHOST
We've seen now greater attacks on UMNO growing during the elections, but they have intensified.
Bridget WelshHOST
As UMNO holds its General Assembly later this week, many of its leaders are now being charged, particularly Ismail Sabri, the former prime minister.
Bridget WelshHOST
We also see a number of ministers and individuals involved attached to the Tabung Haji or the Haji Fund mismanagement scandal.
Bridget WelshHOST
These are illustrations of the pressure that is being placed on UMNO as becoming a target for the government.
Bridget WelshHOST
This issue of whether or not the two coalitions can work together is a very important one because that special relationship between Anri Abraham and his deputy, Zahid Hamidi, who is the president of UMNO, is also gaining a lot of attention as perceptions that their relationship has soured.
Bridget WelshHOST
This brings us to whether or not these two key important allies in the Madani government can stay together, whether or not they will have pressure to separate.
Rich BradburyHOST
The gathering also drew attention for its political representation with Wawasan President Datuk Sri Hamza Zainuddin, Pejuang President Datuk Sri Mukhris Mati and Garakan President Datuk Dr Dominic Lau amongst those in attendance.
Roshan KanesanHOST
Meanwhile, UMNO Secretary-General Dr. Ashraf Wajidi Dusuki represented the party.
Roshan KanesanHOST
Party President Dr. Sri Amar Zayed Hamidi, who was invited, could not attend reportedly due to unavoidable circumstances.
Roshan KanesanHOST
This is the first time since 2019 that UMNO leaders were invited when both parties were working together under Muafakat National.
Roshan KanesanHOST
So with the Muqtaba now over, what were the key takeaways from this year's gathering and what does this potentially mean for the party's next moves?
Rich BradburyHOST
To speak about some of the, for more on the outcomes, we're joined by Dr. Haim Hilman Abdullah, Qadar State Executive Councillor at Jitra Assemblyman and past member who attended the gathering.
Roshan KanesanHOST
Dr. Ayam, while we have you on the line, I'm just curious, could you give us a sense for what the mood on the ground at the Muqtama was? How were your colleagues? What was the rest of the party feeling like on the ground?
Haim Hilman AbdullahGUEST
We are very much looking forward for what we call...
Rich BradburyHOST
Busy finding money like Roseman's got on his T-shirt.
Rich BradburyHOST
Anyway, before all of that, let's talk about UMNO, because their annual General Assembly will be taking place next week from September 9th to the 12th at the World Trade Centre in KL.
Rich BradburyHOST
The AGM comes after strong performances by the party in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections in July and August, giving UMNO some political momentum heading into the meeting.
Roshan KanesanHOST
However, the party still faces questions over its political direction with 157 motions submitted by its division.
Roshan KanesanHOST
Some of these touch on political cooperation and UMNO's position in the unity government.
Roshan KanesanHOST
The party is also inviting past top leadership to attend the AGM, adding another layer to the discussion over its political relationships.
Frankie LimHOST
So what should we be watching for at this year's AGM? And could the debates on political cooperation gives us a clearer sense of where the party is headed to?
Rich BradburyHOST
Good morning, Adib.
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
...
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
UMNO being the core.
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
You always had, uh, parties that are non, non, uh, Malay.
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
You had Penang, for example, for...
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
... uh, that could explain some aspects of that.
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
And then the second is bro, uh, vote transfer.
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
Uh, so this issue around whether, uh, UMNO supporters and past supporters will support each other.
Muhammad Nawab Mohamed OsmanGUEST
Uh, so that was tested-
Dashran JohanHOST
Because
Raja Ahmad AminullahGUEST
the other nine happened to be linked to UMNO.
Raja Ahmad AminullahGUEST
So, who was then the ruling party.
Raja Ahmad AminullahGUEST
So, I contacted a friend of mine who had been... a senior officer in the BKL, but who had decided to leave his post and join the opposition Kadalan Party.
Rich BradburyHOST
All right, moving on to something about discussions, we're going to be talking about PAS and they'll be holding their 72nd Maktama in Kota Bharu in Kelantan from September 4th to the 5th with wing assemblies running it from September 2nd.
Rich BradburyHOST
This year's gathering carries added weight as PAS has for the first time formally invited top UMNO leadership to
Roshan KanesanHOST
attend.
Roshan KanesanHOST
Following months of past distancing itself from long-time ally Prasad Tawin, warming ties with UMNO through the recent state elections in Johor and Negeri Simlan, party leaders have described the Perikatan Barisan Corporation as a quote-unquote compulsory motion to be debated on the floor.
Roshan KanesanHOST
even as questions remain over Bersatu's future within Perikatan.
Roshan KanesanHOST
So with G16, the continuous hot topic and potentially on the horizon, what can we expect from PAS as it charts its coalition strategy and positioning ahead of the next general election? All right,
Rich BradburyHOST
And as you look ahead to this year's gathering, what are the biggest issues or themes that you'll be paying particular attention to?
Azmil TayebGUEST
Good morning, guys.
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