Tread carefully with returning Noh Omar, Umno told
Analysts are warning Malaysia's Umno party to be cautious about the potential return of former leader Noh Omar. Experts suggest his history of 'warlord-style' politics and shifting party loyalties could be detrimental to Umno's efforts to modernize.
Why it matters
The internal dynamics of Umno significantly impact the stability of Malaysia's current coalition government and the party's electoral prospects in the next general election.
Share Analysts say the ex-Selangor Umno chief can be a loose cannon at times and embodies the warlord-style politics that Umno must move away from. Noh Omar was sacked from Umno in January 2023 and joined Bersatu the following year. He announced his departure in February, following a mass sacking of party leaders. PETALING JAYA : Umno has been advised to tread carefully in welcoming back former Selangor chief Noh Omar, who left the party less than two years ago for Bersatu. Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid said Noh’s return may be motivated by a desire to contest under Umno’s banner in the next general election (GE16).
The article presents multiple expert opinions and balances the potential benefits of grassroots support against the risks of political instability.
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