Forget PAS, stop pussyfooting and fight, Umno told

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PETALING JAYA: A political analyst sees today’s Umno as a mere shadow of its former self, “weak and afraid” despite the size of its membership and its strong grassroots support.

For Umno to be a dominant political force again, said National Council of Professors fellow Jeniri Amir, its leaders must have the courage to take on the party’s enemies even if it means being in the opposition.

He was commenting on the refusal of Umno leaders to leave their posts as ministers and deputy ministers despite the general assembly’s resolution against working with PPBM in the next election.

PAS has decided to strengthen its collaboration with PPBM in Perikatan Nasional (PN), raising questions about its pact with Umno in Muafakat Nasional (MN). Umno delegates to the recent general assembly had urged PAS to choose between MN and PN.


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