Akmal says PH drove Umno towards PAS
Umno Youth chief Dr. Akmal Saleh claimed that the party's move toward cooperation with PAS was forced by Pakatan Harapan's repeated demands for the party to choose between power and principles. The statement comes amid internal party discussions about Umno's future survival strategies.
Why it matters
This reflects the volatile nature of Malaysian coalition politics and the ongoing struggle for identity within the Umno party.
Dr Akmal Saleh addressing delegates at the Umno Youth assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh today claimed that the party was driven to explore cooperation with PAS after Pakatan Harapan (PH) repeatedly made it choose between power and principles.
"We have been tested by PH too much. That’s why, when people ask why Umno moved towards (cooperation with) PAS, don’t ask Umno.
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