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KUALA LUMPUR: Umno decided that general elections should be held to obtain a new mandate from the people to establish a stable government once the Covid-19 pandemic is under control with the minimum number of cases.
Its president, Datuk Seri, Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said that Umno has always been a party that puts the people’s agenda first.
“Therefore, all Cabinet members representing Umno will continue in government and are committed to continuing to ensure the well-being of the people and uphold the dignity of the party,” he said in a statement after attending a special meeting of the Supreme Council of Umno here. last night.
Ahmad Zahid also said that Umno remains focused and in line with the party’s previous statements on the importance of a political ceasefire and national reconciliation while confronting Covid-19, and to safeguard the well-being of the people, national peace. and political stability.
The party also supports the decree of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Al-Mustafa Ri’ayatuddin Billah Shah and the Malaysian rulers for the administration of the country to continue to be well administered on the basis of the rule of law and respect for the spirit. of the Federal Constitution.
He also said that Umno scrutinized the various visions and aspirations of the people regarding the 2021 Budget to be referred to the government, among them the issue of extending the moratorium on loans, cost of living subsidy for people who lost their source of income. due to Covid-19, special payment to the avant-garde and various initiatives to boost the national economy.
“As such, Umno will be able to ensure that a 2021 Budget is passed that benefits the people.
“Any action by any sector to challenge Umno’s decision to uphold the decree of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malaysian rulers is irresponsible and very regrettable,” he said.
Ahmad Zahid said that if Umno’s position continues to be questioned, the party will not hesitate to take firm measures to safeguard the sovereignty of the rulers and the interests of the people.Called
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