The 2025 Umno general assembly is finally taking place after being delayed several times, and is coming at a pivotal moment for the party.
While Umno has gained cabinet positions as part of the ‘unity government’, its alliance with Pakatan Harapan, particularly the DAP, continues to divide its grassroots. It seems, at least from the outside, that the party still is struggling to define its role, its identity and its future direction.
Can Umno figure out what it wants to be, and who it wants to represent, ahead of the next general election? Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with Aliran’s Dr Azmil Tayeb, an associate professor at USM’s School of Social Sciences, and Dr Syaza Shukri, an associate professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
- Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
- Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
- Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
- Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
- Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
