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Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki - Bernama photo

Umno will only hold its party polls after the 16th General Election (GE16), said Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Photo by Bernama

Wee (left) taking a 'wefie' with delegates.

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin and former Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein are more than welcome to return to the party - PHOTO SINAR HARIAN/ ROSLI TALIB

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in his speech, invited all parties in coalition that were feeling disaffected to remain and strengthen BN. - Bernama photo

Since 2016, Sabah Umno has experienced three major waves of defections involving both members and leaders, namely to Parti Warisan in 2016, to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) in 2018, and to Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in 2023. - Bernama photo

Zahid’s announcement was met with cheers from Umno delegates filling the Dewan Merdeka at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur. - Bernama photo

Zahid said he had never forgotten Najib, who remains behind bars and that he has stayed in constant contact with the former Pekan MP despite accusations that he was seeking to save himself.

Zahid said Umno continues to uphold its principles and commitment in government formation and political cooperation to ensure national stability. - Bernama photo

Saravanan, who is also a former Human Resources Minister, said on Dec 14, 2025, that MIC would remain a BN component party until a final decision is made by its Central Working Committee. - Photo: M. Saravanan / Facebook