Tok Mat: ‘Rumah Bangsa’ should anchor Malay unity, but Umno won’t form new political alliance
Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that the party is open to Malay unity under the 'Rumah Bangsa' concept but will not form new political alliances. He emphasized the need for Umno to build its own strength rather than relying on short-term political cooperation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Umno is open to Malay unity at any time, but any such cooperation must be sincere, strategic and anchored by the concept of “Rumah Bangsa”, said party deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Mohamad, better known as Tok Mat, said Umno remained open to working with Malay parties regardless of their political ideology, provided the cooperation was based on a clear understanding of the interests and future of the Malay community.
“Umno is open to Malay unity at any time. We are open to cooperation with all Malay parties, regardless of their ideology,” he said in his speech at the simultaneous opening of the Wanita, Pemuda and Puteri Umno general assemblies here last night.
However, Mohamad said such cooperation must not be driven by seasonal political considerations or short-term gains.
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