Malaysia

Umno is no longer a powerhouse: Wan Fayhsal

Party needs to cooperate with PN so that three-cornered fights can be avoided, says Bersatu Youth chief

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 24 Feb 2021 11:37AM

Umno is no longer a powerhouse: Wan Fayhsal
Umno’s stubbornness and refusal to work with Perikatan Nasional will only lead to the defeat of everyone in the ruling coalition, including Bersatu and PAS, says Bersatu youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal. – Bernama pic, February 24, 2021

by Azril Annuar

KUALA LUMPUR – Umno should admit that it is no longer a powerhouse in the nation’s political arena, Bersatu youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal told Utusan Malaysia.

He was quoted as saying that the current political situation requires that all parties cooperate to ensure that their respective political agenda will be successful.

“If we don’t cooperate, we will all have losses and might lose (the election). Bersatu still hopes Umno will be with Perikatan Nasional (PN) so that three-cornered fights can be avoided.”

Last week, it was reported that Umno would no longer cooperate with Bersatu in the next general election, where the decision was made by Umno Supreme Council at a meeting in Janda Baik, Pahang.

Wan Fayhsal said Umno’s stubbornness and refusal to work with PN will only lead to the defeat of everyone in the ruling coalition, including Bersatu and PAS.

He added that this will result in the three parties’ inability to form a stable government.

“We need a stable government to ensure that the public are not dragged into political instability.” – The Vibes, February 24, 2021

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