PUTRAJAYA: Umno has no intention of engaging in any “backdoor” (tebuk-atap) manoeuvres against the unity government prior to the next general election, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He added that Umno has made it clear on its position against such moves from the outset and it will carefully scrutinise all views expressed by Umno state representatives on the matter. He was responding to questions on whether Umno would revive its political cooperation with PAS and withdraw from the unity government to take on the role of the opposition. Last Saturday, Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Mohamad Akmal Saleh tabled two motions at a party youth special convention, calling for Umno to resume its cooperation with PAS and withdraw from the unity government to assume its role of the opposition. Ahmad Zahid also said that Umno does not wish to repeat past mistakes in forging cooperation with any opposition party.

Source: The Star January 07, 2026 03:05 UTC