UMNO Considers Attending PAS Muktamar, President to Review Schedule
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- UMNO is considering an invitation from PAS to attend the party's Muktamar from September 2 to 5.
- UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that he will review his schedule or send party representatives.
- The UMNO president expressed hope for an open and understanding approach to attending the PAS event.
UMNO is contemplating an invitation extended by PAS to attend the latter's Muktamar, scheduled to take place from September 2 to 5. This potential engagement signals a willingness from UMNO to consider dialogue with the Islamist party.
UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi indicated that the party leadership would assess the feasibility of attendance. He mentioned that he would either check his personal schedule or, at a minimum, arrange for party representatives to be present at the event. This approach suggests a strategic consideration of the political implications and benefits of participating.
Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi conveyed his hope for a receptive and open-minded attitude towards fulfilling PAS's invitation. His statement implies a desire to foster a more cooperative political climate, even between parties with differing ideologies. The decision to attend, or send representatives, will be made after a thorough review of scheduling and political considerations.
I hope I am open-minded and think openly to send representatives at least to attend...
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.