Johor Umno leader praises Najib’s loyalty, fighting spirit

Umno members should pledge their loyalty to their president Datuk Seri Najib Razak for his leadership was exemplary, said a Johor division leader. Bakri division chief Hassan Johari said Najib's leadership should not be questioned, adding that every decision he made involved Muslim scholars, academicians and professionals. Party members also should not doubt the decisions made by Najib as the president was very careful and did his homework, he added. "For that we should pledge our loyalty to the president. If not the president, who can we depend on," Hassan said during the debate on the president's speech at the Umno general assembly in PWTC, Kuala Lumpur today. He added that there was only one captain and not two or three. "Members should pray for the goodness of Umno and the president. Do not feel embarrassed to champion the rights of Malays." Hassan said the party needed to strengthen the unity among Malays. "The relations between Malays and Umno used to be so tight. The party that champions the Malays. But now the Malays do not feel it anymore," he said. – December 10, 2015.