Umno hopes Najib’s conditional pardon will provide boost ahead of Melaka polls
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the development can have a positive impact on the party in the current political landscape.
Umno's president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, expressed optimism that the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib Razak will bolster the party's prospects ahead of the upcoming Melaka state election. Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Zahid stated that the party will focus on candidates who are winnable, acceptable, and well-liked to capitalize on the "blue wave" currently sweeping across the nation.
The conditional pardon allows Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine. Zahid added that the Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) will consult with any political coalition and submit its list of candidates based on feedback from various sources, aiming to retain assemblymen who have performed well.
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