KUALA LUMPUR – Bersatu's secretary-general says the party's third general assembly yesterday, has determined the party's direction in bolstering its role in Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who is also Home Minister, said the assembly also proved the readiness of the party leadership to empower political cooperation among PN allied parties such as Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
“Bersatu thanks all delegates and parties involved towards the success of the historic gathering yesterday. The party is confident that the policies agreed in the third annual general assembly will breathe new life into the struggle of members to be steadfast in continuing the agenda to protect the religion, race and country,” he said in a statement today.
Bersatu yesterday held its 3rd annual general assembly virtually in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Hamzah said the assembly was participated by 502 delegates from all levels, so as to fulfill requirements by the Registrar of Societies and the Bersatu constitution.
He said for the third assembly, 171 divisions as well as 2,579 branches had held their meetings and according to records, the party has 508,725 members compared 222,980 members during the second assembly.
Hamzah said apart from passing the motions on economy, education and community, delegates also unanimously approved amendments to the constitution as tabled by the party's constitution amendment committee.
“This included amending the party constitution to set up a new wing for associate members.
“The constitutional amendments would further boost the organisational structure and grassroots strength of Bersatu at all levels apart from proving the openness and inclusiveness of the party, ” he added. – Bernama pic, November 29, 2020
