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At the 2025 Umno General Assembly, what was most apparent was not what Umno committed to do, but what it still struggles to say aloud: that historical legitimacy is no longer adequate in an age of contested identity, splintered loyalties and future-oriented voters. - Bernama file photo

Umno turns 80 this year — a milestone for a party that has been the backbone of Malay politics and Malaysia’s post-independence governance. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Johari Abdul Ghani during his winding-up speech during the 2025 Umno General Assembly. (Photo by Rosli Talib)

Wan Rosdy emerged as the most outspoken among Umno’s vice-presidents regarding the party's position within the Unity Government, issuing a stern warning to component parties to respect Umno’s boundaries. - Bernama photo

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking at a press conference at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here today.

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

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

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 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