Umno cannot rely on PH, PN for its survival, says Tok Mat

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan warned delegates that relying on other parties, such as Perikatan Nasional, PAS, or Pakatan Harapan, will not help rejuvenate the party. Speaking at the general assemblies of Umno Youth, Wanita Umno, and Puteri Umno, Mohamad, known as Tok Mat, emphasized that Umno must develop its own strategies for strength.

He stated that the party cannot be sustained by external support, as it would only benefit short-term goals but harm Umno in the long run. Mohamad also cautioned against signing seasonal political alliances and warned that relying on others for survival is not Umno's philosophy. The deputy president noted that Umno, as the Barisan Nasional backbone, should not seek patronage from other parties, including the one it formed with PAS in the recent Negeri Sembilan election, which won the state from PH.

Despite winning only 26 seats in the last general election, Umno is a part of the unity government formed with PH at the federal level. However, Mohamad stressed that Umno would continue to build its own strength, drawing from past experiences to create a robust support base among Malays.