Terengganu Umno vows to make comeback at next state election
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Umno is preparing to recapture the state from Pas at the next election as the party rebuilds its machinery and support across Terengganu.
KUALA LUMPUR - Terengganu Umno is gearing up to reclaim the state from Pas during the upcoming election as the party revamps its infrastructure and base in the region, according to former Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman. Razif, who also serves as Kuala Nerus Umno chief, stated that the party is ready to contest independently, but would cooperate with the national leadership's decisions on political alliances.
He expressed confidence in Umno's resurgence, despite the party's poor performance in the previous state election where Pas secured all 32 seats.
Razif highlighted that voters in Terengganu have a history of altering their political allegiances, citing the 1999 election when Umno went from four seats to 28 before making a comeback. He emphasized that the younger generation will play a significant role in Umno's efforts to regain the state, urging the party to focus on economic, social, and educational issues rather than relying on nostalgia.
Razif also noted that strong participation in Umno-led events and programs in Terengganu indicates a growing public support for the party. Ultimately, Razif reiterated that Terengganu Umno would remain open to negotiations and would accept any decision made by the party's leadership.
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