Umno, PAS need non-Muslim support to form govt, says Khaled Nordin

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 15 Sep 2019 2:23PM · 6 Comments

Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin says all segments of Malaysian society will be included in Umno-PAS' plans. – Facebook pic, September 15, 2019.

UMNO and PAS need the support of all Malaysians to guarantee the success of its political alliance, said Khaled Nordin.

A day after the two parties signed a charter, called muafakat nasional (national concord) to strengthen the Malay-Muslim political cooperation, the Umno vice-president said all segments of Malaysia would be included in its plans.

“Umno and PAS believe that any cooperation between the two parties must include the diverse segments of the country.

“Umno and PAS cannot achieve victory alone, and both parties are aware of this.

“Therefore, to form a government, we need the support of every Malaysian, not just from the Malays and Muslims. We have never ignored the interest of other people in the country,” the former Johor menteri besar said in a statement today.

Umno and PAS yesterday ended their decades-long rivalry by inking the charter that forms the basis for their political cooperation.

Thousands of supporters from both parties gathered at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur to witness the historic event.

Khaled said that the charter will enable the two parties to discuss various issues, including education, federalism and the economy.

Khaled also said that the country could no longer allow one man to dictate its future.

“The charter will provide a national discourse that has never been seen before.

“We can no longer allow the country’s direction to be determined by just the prime minister,” he said.

He also hoped that other groups would join the new political cooperation.

“Parties from Sarawak and Sabah, or any civil society group, are more than welcome to join (us).

“Those who perceive this to be about only the Malays and Islam are misguided. We are not trapped in debates about racial and religious sentiments that are being played out by Pakatan Harapan,” he added. – September 15, 2019.

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  • Within UMNO, we see that even their own members are divided in ideas. One group wants to lie, the other wants to cover up the lies, some have a different view of what constitutes a Malaysia, many are narrow minded and think Malaysia is for only one race and one religion. The only very common truth among all of them is they stay together and want to remain in the party for as long as they feel they can take a share of the pie when they return to power.

    Uhhh...A load of rubbish within.

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • Sure. No worries. MCA will run over oozing with support for the UMNO-PAS alliance.
    Just tell them, "Oi, mari sini!"

    Posted 4 years ago by Rock Hensem · Reply

  • Both Make Chinese Angry and Make lndian Cry parties will claim that the non has return to support liars - crooks pact in the next GE. You all sure win!
    Just keep dreaming the non will support you.

    Posted 4 years ago by Chee yee ng · Reply

  • My question is will non Malays be forced to wear shariah compliant clothings in women Gymnastics if you come into power? Or will we be banned from taking part in Gymnastics as the poses are too sexy for the gatal Muslim men.

    Posted 4 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • So the offer for non Muslim/Malay support is only a friend in need is a friend indeed offer. Just like Tun who is now doing a U Turn.

    Malaysia need straight highways with no U Turn.

    Posted 4 years ago by Teo Kh · Reply

  • How is UMNO.PAS Alliance going to get non-Muslim support if they are not part of the alliance? Only running dogs and cronies with your promise of monetary incentives will give you their support.

    Posted 4 years ago by Panchen Low · Reply