{
  "id": 6909135,
  "title": "[UPDATED] Tok Mat: Umno must rebuild its strength as others seek its downfall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/updated-tok-mat-umno-must-rebuild-its-strength-as-others-seek-its",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T10:12:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1531291/updated-tok-mat-umno-must-rebuild-its-strength-others-seek-its-downfall"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged his party to rebuild its own strength, warning that others seek its downfall. In his final remarks at the 2026 Umno General Assembly, he emphasized that Umno cannot rely on external assistance to regain its strength and must learn from past failures. \"Do not dream in broad daylight, because not a single party wants to see us rise again. They all want to see us buried,\" he warned.\n\nMoamad highlighted that many parties had attempted to bring about Umno's downfall, but ended up in disarray themselves. \"Those who wanted to do so, Datuk Seri President, ended up reading their own last rites,\" he added. He stressed that a strong Umno would be better prepared to face challenges and prevent others from exploiting its perceived weaknesses.\n\nHe reminded delegates that while political understanding is important, they must not forget their primary goal of building their own strength. \"Let it remain an understanding. Do not get so carried away that we forget our priority is to build our own strength,\" he urged.\n\nMoamad called on Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh to maintain party unity and negotiate carefully ahead of the state election. He emphasized the importance of proper negotiations, stating, \"Negotiate properly. If it is not right, do not proceed. We have dignity. Do not sacrifice our dignity to gain power.\"\n\nUmno has never depended on the goodwill of others, Moamad reminded, recalling its founding purpose: to defend the Malays, their race, and their religion. He concluded by emphasizing that Umno's strength lies in its own foundation and values.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has reiterated his call for the party to build its own strength, warning that other parties want to see its downfall.",
  "key_points": [
    "Umno deputy president urges party to rebuild strength independently",
    "Others seek Umno's downfall, warns against reliance on external help",
    "Emphasizes importance of proper negotiations and party unity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Umno must turn Malaysia Blue Agenda into grassroots action, says Wan Rosdy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/umno-must-turn-malaysia-blue-agenda-into-grassroots-action-says-wan",
        "published": "2026-09-12T10:49:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}