National Policy & Budget news in Genting Highlands Pahang
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Zahid unveils Blue Malaysia Agenda at Umno assembly
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced a 'Blue Malaysia Agenda' in his policy speech at the 2026 Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on Friday. The agenda sets out eight initiatives including a 'creator nation' push, TVET mainstreaming, tax restructuring with GST, and a 30% disposable income target for families, should the coalition return to power.
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Zahid calls for GST return in Umno policy speech
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the unity government to reinstate the Goods and Services Tax, rejecting a hybrid GST-SST system. Speaking at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, he also addressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as 'guru' and told him to listen to the people.
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Zahid urges UMNO to forget old episodes, offers Malaysia Biru agenda
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged party members to forget old episodes and reopen cooperation with certain parties for national stability. Speaking at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, he also outlined a Malaysia Biru agenda should BN return to govern Putrajaya.
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Zahid calls for early GE16, wants Umno to lead again
Umno president Zahid Hamidi repeated his call for GE16 to be held early in his policy speech at the party's general assembly at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre. He said the blue wave is not just about making Umno a complement to the government, but about regaining the mandate to lead the country. Zahid also cited lessons from election results in Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan ahead of GE16.
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Umno Youth seeks role in drafting BN election manifesto
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has asked party leaders to involve the wing in drafting the Barisan Nasional election manifesto. Speaking at the close of the Umno Youth assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, he said the wing's members are closer to the realities facing young people. He also signalled Umno Youth is ready to face Pakatan Harapan in all 28 seats in the Melaka state election.
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Selangor Sultan: Self-reflection key to turning over a new leaf, launches 'PhD Dari Penjara' book
Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah launched the book 'PhD Dari Penjara' by Dr Malik Yatam at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda in Shah Alam. He said self-reflection, knowledge and determination can help anyone who has taken a wrong turn in life, and advised Malik not to be easily swayed by offers that could divert his focus.
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Akmal: PH forced Umno to weigh PAS cooperation
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh told the wing's assembly at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur that Pakatan Harapan repeatedly forced Umno to choose between power and principles, which pushed the party to explore cooperation with PAS. He cited the Selangor pig farming controversy as an example of PH ignoring royal views. His remarks follow deputy president Mohamad Hasan's call for Umno to rely on its own strategies rather than PN, PAS or PH.
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Asian parliamentary forum opens global secretariat in Kuala Lumpur after move from Tokyo
The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) officially opened its new global secretariat house in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. The facility, relocated from Tokyo, Japan, will serve as a regional hub for parliamentary action on issues like population ageing and gender equality. The secretariat house was developed at a cost of RM958,930.