Commentary: UMNO’s dark September - twin storms threaten party’s 'blue wave'
The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) faces internal and external political challenges following a period of perceived resurgence. Controversies surrounding a pardon for Najib Razak and a constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan have complicated the party's political momentum.
Why it matters
The stability of UMNO is a key factor in the current Malaysian political landscape and the future of the ruling coalition.
Despite UMNO’s resurgence, recent events have shown that the party has a long way to go before it can complete a political comeback, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
The recent UMNO General Assembly marked a high point for the party, but the conditional pardon for jailed Najib Razak and the ongoing constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan have undercut the party's political comeback. (Photo: CNA/Fadza Ishak) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
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