KUALA LUMPUR – Cooperation and political coalitions may take place, but the dignity, principles and direction of Umno must never be compromised under any circumstances, stressed Puteri chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi.
Nurul Amal said before engaging in or entering any political cooperation, Puteri Umno must be clear about the party’s identity and its struggle.
According to her, cooperation is not a licence to sacrifice principles, erase identity, or remain silent when voices need to be heard.
“We cannot enter into any political cooperation without clear direction, a firm stance, or a comprehensive strategy.
“What matters most is the survival of Umno. When we are stable and firmly established, the people will also have confidence that we can move forward.
“Puteri Umno wants the party to be part of any cooperation as a relevant and respected partner — one that brings values, solutions and positive contributions,” she said.
She was speaking in her policy address at the Puteri Umno General Assembly, held in conjunction with the 2025 Umno General Assembly, at Dewan Tun Razak 4, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday.
Nurul Amal emphasised that any political decision must be made based on thorough analysis, rather than emotion or the interests of certain parties.
In her view, Umno was not established merely for the pursuit of power, but to shoulder a great responsibility in safeguarding Malay dignity and national stability.
She further explained that the foundation of the party’s struggle rests on one non-negotiable element — the trust of the people.
“Do we want to become the cause of political chaos in the country?
“Without trust, Umno loses its credibility to stand as an entity that defends Malay interests. Malays and Umno are like ink and paper — a close and clearly defined symbiotic relationship.
“Therefore, our responsibility today is not merely to remember Umno’s founding history, but to ensure that the spirit of the struggle continues to live on through honest leadership, sincerity in correcting mistakes and a genuine commitment to restoring public confidence,” she added.
Nurul Amal, who is regarded as the ‘Along’ (elder sister figure) of Puteri Umno, also called on the leadership to carefully evaluate the implications of remaining in, or withdrawing from, any political cooperation, based on the party’s founding objectives, in order to safeguard political stability and the nation.