The retention of both Umno president Najib Abdul Razak and deputy president Muhyiddin Yassin in their posts uncontested showed the practice of democracy continued to flourish in the party, said party leaders.
Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said if there were contests, it would lead to a split which would complicate efforts by Umno to achieve its agenda in the 14th general election.
He said the absence of contest for the top two posts in Umno could be intepreted as unanimous support of members towards the leadership of Najib and Muhyiddin.
"I am thankful as Umno members at the grassroot believe in the president and deputy president.
"The no-contest victories are a manifestation of the two leaders' efforts in uniting Umno," he said when met at the wedding of Putrade Property Management Sdn Bhd (Putrade) chief executive officer Maxson Abdullah H Jaafar's son at the Putra World Trade Centre today.
Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said if there were contests, it would lead to a split which would complicate efforts by Umno to achieve its agenda in the 14th general election.
He said the absence of contest for the top two posts in Umno could be intepreted as unanimous support of members towards the leadership of Najib and Muhyiddin.
"I am thankful as Umno members at the grassroot believe in the president and deputy president.
"The no-contest victories are a manifestation of the two leaders' efforts in uniting Umno," he said when met at the wedding of Putrade Property Management Sdn Bhd (Putrade) chief executive officer Maxson Abdullah H Jaafar's son at the Putra World Trade Centre today.
A desire to transform
When asked on contests at the divisional level, Ahmad Zahid said even though there was competition but each member and leader should not sacrifice the party's unity.
"I hope the flourishing democracy will not result in divisions which could lead to disunity, especially in facing the 14th general election," said Ahmad Zahid will be defending his vice president's post in Umno's polls on Oct 19.
Meanwhile, Kedah Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir said the emergence of competition at several divisions which saw not contests in the last few terms showed the desire of the grassroots for transformation within the party.
He said when there was a contest, grassroot members had the choice of choosing capable leaders from among the candidates.
On the posts of president and deputy president which were won uncontested yesterday, he said:" This is a healthy democratic practice unlike DAP's central committee election."
Mukhriz is contesting the vice-president post for the first time.
When asked on contests at the divisional level, Ahmad Zahid said even though there was competition but each member and leader should not sacrifice the party's unity.
"I hope the flourishing democracy will not result in divisions which could lead to disunity, especially in facing the 14th general election," said Ahmad Zahid will be defending his vice president's post in Umno's polls on Oct 19.
Meanwhile, Kedah Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir said the emergence of competition at several divisions which saw not contests in the last few terms showed the desire of the grassroots for transformation within the party.
He said when there was a contest, grassroot members had the choice of choosing capable leaders from among the candidates.
On the posts of president and deputy president which were won uncontested yesterday, he said:" This is a healthy democratic practice unlike DAP's central committee election."
Mukhriz is contesting the vice-president post for the first time.
Fresh mandate
In KOTA KINABALU, Sabah Chief Minister and Sabah Umno liaison chief Musa Aman in congratulating Najib and Muhyiddin on their victories said their winning unopposed bode well for the party.
"On behalf of Sabah Umno, I wish to congratulate both Najib and Muhyiddin on once again being given the mandate by Umno to lead the party," he said in a statement today.
He said the fact that both Najib and Muhyiddin retained the top two posts uncontested reflected the grassroots undivided support for the leaders.
In RANAU, Rural and Regional Development Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal said Najib and Muhyiddin's uncontested victories showed Umno was very stable and that democracy was flourishing in the party.
"It shows the maturity of Umno members who want to see the party remain stable and move forward, said Mohd Shafie, who will be defending his vice-president seat.
In KOTA KINABALU, Sabah Chief Minister and Sabah Umno liaison chief Musa Aman in congratulating Najib and Muhyiddin on their victories said their winning unopposed bode well for the party.
"On behalf of Sabah Umno, I wish to congratulate both Najib and Muhyiddin on once again being given the mandate by Umno to lead the party," he said in a statement today.
He said the fact that both Najib and Muhyiddin retained the top two posts uncontested reflected the grassroots undivided support for the leaders.
In RANAU, Rural and Regional Development Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal said Najib and Muhyiddin's uncontested victories showed Umno was very stable and that democracy was flourishing in the party.
"It shows the maturity of Umno members who want to see the party remain stable and move forward, said Mohd Shafie, who will be defending his vice-president seat.
- Bernama
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