{
  "id": 9359105,
  "title": "Penang PH to discuss Umno’s position in state govt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/penang-ph-to-discuss-umnos-position-in-state-govt-9359105",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/23/penang-ph-to-discuss-umno-s-position-in-state-govt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Penang's Pakatan Harapan will convene a meeting on Saturday to deliberate Umno's role within the state government, according to deputy chief Faiz Fadzil. This decision comes in the wake of Umno's aggressive rhetoric against PH, particularly following a recent incident at the Umno general assembly. The gathering is set to take place at the Penang DAP office.\n\nFaiz emphasized that Penang PH has never directly attacked Umno at any state-level event. He pointed out that several statements made by Umno delegates during the party's general assembly were inappropriate and hurtful. Additionally, Faiz mentioned that Penang PH would also deliberate on Rashidi Zainol's proposal for continued cooperation between the Barisan Nasional (BN) and PH, as the latter's sole Umno-BN representative in the Penang government. Rashidi described this cooperation as constructive and beneficial for the state.\n\nHowever, Faiz noted that Penang PH's stance on retaining Umno in the state government has changed. He questioned why Umno's delegates have been attacking PH and the Penang government, especially in light of Umno's executive councillor's claim that their strategy of cooperation with PKR is aimed at weakening the party, which could ultimately impact their coalition partner, DAP.\n\nZaidi Said, the Permatang Pauh Umno chief, resigned from his Seberang Perai city councillor position following his controversial speech. Earlier, DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng had called for Umno's removal from the Penang government after the latter forged a partnership with Perikatan Nasional in Negeri Sembilan. However, Penang PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow mentioned that the state PH leadership had not yet received any directives from the central leadership regarding this matter.",
  "summary": "Its deputy chairman, Faiz Fadzil, says a decision needs to be made following attacks by Umno against the coalition, including at the recent Umno general assembly.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Penang PH to discuss Umno’s position in state govt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/penang-ph-to-discuss-umnos-position-in-state-govt",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:50:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}