IPOH – State delegates involved in the 2020 Umno general assembly in the capital next weekend need police permission before embarking on interstate travel.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that each division can only send six representatives to the assembly, in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the Covid-19 pandemic, and they have to apply for police permission first.
“Because there are roadblocks that require a permit, those who do not have a letter will be asked to turn around. Only six people can represent one division,” said Ismail Sabri, who is also Umno Training and Cadre Bureau chairman, told Bernama and Umno Online after attending a closed-door event here today.
Umno will hold its general assembly this weekend, and the party’s secretary-general, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, has said the assembly will be conducted with a combination of face-to-face and virtual gatherings.
Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri, who is also senior minister (security), said that the presence of delegates at the general assembly is also in accordance with the SOPs set, which is 50% of the hall capacity, as Kuala Lumpur is still under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) until March 31.
“Hence, the attendance is less than 1,000 because the hall can only accommodate up to 2,800 people,” he said.
Meanwhile, Umno election director Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman, when met at the same event, said that although there will be fewer delegates this time around, everyone is still in high spirits.
“Communication and engagement among members are ongoing, including for this general assembly. Various information is shared, including on WhatsApp groups. We argue and exchange opinions, and spirits remain high, and we can hardly wait for the assembly to take place,” he said. – Bernama, March 21, 2021
