Khairy Jamaluddin said Umno Youth gave its fullest support to party president Najib Razak and vice-president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is carrying out the duties of deputy president, to continue helming the party.
When delivering his policy speech at the Umno Youth assembly at the Putra World Trade Centre today, Khairy said the party’s priority now would be the 14th general election (GE14), not the party elections.
“Let us go into the battlefield with a calm heart and a clear mind. Do not be weighed down by questions on who to support later. So, we settle the question today, and let us no longer be bothered by it.
“With that, Umno Youth wants to propose that when we do win the general election, God willing, the positions of both president and deputy president will be uncontested,” said Khairy, who is also youth and sports minister.
“Throw out any uncertainties and insecurities, and now let’s focus on delivering a big victory for BN.”
Khairy also highlighted the importance of solidarity among Umno members by ensuring no more divisions in the party.
He also told members not to take lightly the challenge posed by “that Umno splinter party”.
“Though we are certain that Umno is stronger, Umno is greater, do not forget that this ‘flower’ party will still dip from the same pool of supporters,” he said.
Khairy added that those not chosen as candidates for GE14 should continue to struggle for the party to ensure victory in the elections.
“Do not trade your dignity and self-worth, and do not place importance on your personal agenda to the extent that Umno crumbles and falls.”