KUALA NERUS – Umno members should not be influenced by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statements as he might have an agenda to split up the party, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Ismail said he is worried that Anwar’s statements could create suspicion among Umno leaders and members.
“I fear that it could lead to splits within Umno. I’m also concerned that it might create mutual suspicion, with everyone quoting someone’s name and finally we ourselves divided.
“That’s why I hope Umno will not be influenced by Anwar’s statements, because his agenda may be to split Umno,” Ismail, who is senior minister (security), told reporters after visiting the 18th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment at Sri Pantai Seberang Takir camp here today.
Ismail was asked to comment on Anwar’s recent statement that there are unofficial talks between PKR and Umno on possible cooperation in the 15th general election (GE15).
Ismail stressed that Umno would not cooperate with Anwar, PKR and DAP in GE15, as has been decided by the Umno Supreme Council.
He said there had been no discussions between Umno and PKR, and anyone who engages in talks with PKR could face action for defying the Supreme Council’s stand.
“But now, we are hearing from Anwar only. Anwar is capable of making statements every week. This has happened before; (but) not even one is true,” he added. – Bernama, March 20, 2021
