Umno must not lose sight of survival in Malay-Muslim unity, says Perak delegate
Iqbal Jamaluddin says voters must support Umno on its own merits, not simply because they are dissatisfied with Pakatan Harapan.
Perak Umno Youth delegate Iqbal Jamaluddin emphasized that the party must not prioritize its political interests only in specific states like Johor, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka. Speaking at the party's annual general assembly, Iqbal stated that while Malay-Muslim unity is crucial, Umno's survival should remain a key consideration.
He cautioned the party against becoming strong in only certain regions, questioning whether recent gains among younger voters were genuine support or dissatisfaction with the opposition Pakatan Harapan. Iqbal urged Umno to ensure that voters choose the party and Barisan Nasional based on merit, rather than simply disliking the opposition.
The delegate called for Umno to offer a forward-looking agenda addressing everyday concerns of voters, including topics beyond Islam and Malay interests, such as technology and artificial intelligence, and job opportunities.
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