UMNO is hoping for an immediate answer from the Registrar of Societies (ROS) on its constitutional amendment application so that preparations for the party’s annual general assembly can take off. 

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan said the party had officially written to ROS with the hope of getting a firm answer before Sunday to ensure Umno can manage its affairs if it is not approved.

“We are not pushing but we need an answer before July 31, but since it falls on a weekend, if possible we want the letter by today.

“We are saying this because regardless of yes or no, we need to start making preparations. If not approved, party elections must be held this year because the 18-month period will expire at the end of the year,” he told reporters after meeting Barisan Nasional leaders in Seremban today. 

Prior to this, Umno had approved an amendment to the party’s constitution allowing party elections to be held no later than six months after the general election, to enable members to focus on the polls. 

The notice was submitted to ROS on May 17. – Bernama, July 29, 2022.