New Malay parties welcome if they unite, not divide, says Zahid

JOHOR BAHRU: Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi welcomes the formation of any new Malay-based political party, provided it contributes to greater unity among Malays and does not further divide the community.

Zahid, who is also the Umno president, said any new political platform established by individuals or prominent figures should aim to unite Malay thinking and strengthen common objectives.

“We welcome any individual or leader who wishes to establish a new platform, on the condition that it helps unite thinking and does not lead to further divisions.

“Whatever platform is used, if it ultimately brings people together in support of the national agenda, the Islamic agenda, and the interests of the Malay community, then it deserves support,” he told reporters after attending an event at the Sultan Iskandar Mosque in Bandar Dato Onn here today.

Present were Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Zahid was commenting on the emergence of a new political party centred on the Malay-Muslim struggle.

Yesterday, Reset movement founder Hamzah Zainudin announced the formation of Parti Wawasan Negara, which is scheduled to hold its first annual general meeting next week.