UMNO denies betrayal in Negeri Sembilan, support ended with term: Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has refuted claims of betrayal that led to political turmoil in Negeri Sembilan and the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly. He asserted that UMNO's support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun was conditional, extending only until the end of the term.

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I don't think there was any betrayal when the term of administration at the state or national level has ended.

"We work as a coalition of parties that certainly have a direction that must be translated into action," Zahid told reporters. "I don't think there was any betrayal when the term of administration at the state or national level has ended."

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We work as a coalition of parties that certainly have a direction that must be translated into action.

He explained that once the State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 5, UMNO decided to "go solo" in the upcoming state election. Zahid emphasized that UMNO's leadership sought the best way to strengthen the party's position in the assembly or parliament.

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When the State Legislative Assembly has been dissolved, then we look for the best way for us to strengthen our position in the State Legislative Assembly or in Parliament.

This statement follows Aminuddin's call for voters to punish UMNO in the upcoming state election on August 1, accusing the party of betrayal. Aminuddin urged Pakatan Harapan supporters to turn out in large numbers, aiming for an 80 percent voter turnout to express their dissatisfaction.

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Show your dissatisfaction to those who betrayed us. If possible, we want August 1 not just around 70 percent voter turnout. We want 80 percent voter turnout.