00:00UMNO must remain in the federal government as this gives the party more avenues to help
00:05the people, according to delegates who reject claims that remaining in Putrajaya is akin
00:11to being in kahuts with the AP.
00:14Several UMNO delegates at the party's General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur told FMT that UMNO's
00:20presence in the government allowed it to speak up on unsuitable policies that do not benefit
00:25the people.
00:27Kampang UMNO Treasurer Mio Azlan Mio Kamarulbaid said the opportunity of being in government
00:33must be used to work for the people, especially given that many party leaders hold strategic
00:39portfolios in the cabinet.
00:41He cited UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's Rural Development Ministry as well as Party
00:47Vice President Johari Ghani's new portfolio of investment, trade and industry seen as key
00:53to the economy and the creation of job opportunities.
00:57Pengkalan Cepawanita UMNO Chief Nick Noormi Nick Ayyub said staying in the government could
01:02help the party regain support after its poor electoral performance in the 2022 general election
01:08where it won just 25 seats.
01:11Masjid Tanah UMNO Youth Information Chief Ismail Sakkari agreed, saying UMNO could still
01:16criticize the government despite being part of it, while Sepang Puteri UMNO Chief Nur Hidayuh
01:22Ahmad Puzi said the party's presence in the government was to resolve issues faced by the people
01:29while ensuring political stability.
01:32Khadija Juno FMT
01:34want to come up with us, and we will see you next time.
01:42You have a great day.
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