MUAR, July 15 – UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is open to the party’s top two posts being contested in its 2026 election.
“According to the UMNO constitution, party elections are held every three years. There is a clause that allows for elections to be postponed for up to 18 months, so it depends on the decisions of the Supreme Council and the UMNO General Assembly. We will adhere to the party constitution and regulations.
“I am open to this matter. What is important is that UMNO must be defended and remain relevant. Party elections are to strengthen and empower the party.
“But for now, let’s not focus on contests; the priority is to solidify UMNO first,” he said during a press conference after the Muar UMNO Division representative meeting on Sunday.
The Barisan Nasional chairman was commenting on the three resolutions passed by the Tenggara UMNO Division representative meeting on Saturday, which included urging for the president and deputy president posts to be contested in the next election.
“It has been seven years since I became UMNO president, a responsibility entrusted to me by Bossku (Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak). I have held numerous positions over the years. Do not climb by stepping on others, because if you do, expect others to do the same to you,” Ahmad Zahid said.
