Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, whose camp dominated the outcome of Saturday's national leadership polls, described the victory as a sign that party grassroots support the Anwar Ibrahim-led federal administration.
In saying this during a press conference last night, the deputy prime minister also made a vow that Umno's new leadership would continue to strengthen the unity government.
"The outcome of Umno leadership polls shows the party grassroots gave a clear signal, that they fully support the current unity government.
"This manifestation is very clear. Despite efforts to undermine the current unity government, party delegates had clearly rejected such attempts," he said.
Zahid was speaking at a presser after the unity government secretariat's second meeting held at Umno headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
It was attended by top leaders of political parties that form the federal government, including PKR, Umno, DAP, MCA, GPS and MIC, among others.
It was reported that Zahid's supporters triumphed in the Umno elections, winning two out of three vice-president posts, supreme council seats and the party's wings.
"Together with our friends in BN, and the support of our friends from Sabah and Sarawak, we are confident that this unity government will be further strengthened.
"Congratulations to all Umno leaders who were elected. And we vow that we will continue to support this unity government together with our friends in BN," Zahid added.
Seat allocations for state polls
Asked whether the meeting last night also discussed seat allocations for the forthcoming six state elections, Anwar said the matter is still a work in progress.
"It will be finalised soon. (We have seen) good progress. However, we did not go into details (at the meeting) because the special committee that has representatives of all parties on board will continue the discussion," the prime minister said.
Anwar revealed that the government parties would be holding a joint convention soon to help determine a common direction.
He said the meeting also discussed the issue of religious and race rhetoric being played up in the country.
Anwar said the leaders reached a consensus that the government is committed to upholding principles under the Federal Constitution, including protecting the rights of every single citizen, irrespective of their race and creed.
He also reiterated that any attempt to disrupt harmony in the country "will have to be dealt with firmly". - Mkini
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