Khairy proposes two new Umno VP posts for women and Sabah

PETALING JAYA: Umno president candidate Khairy Jamaluddin (pic) has pledged to introduce two more vice-president posts to the party - one reserved for a woman and another for a Sabahan.

"If I win, I propose to set up two more Umno vice-president positions," Khairy announced his election promise at a press conference on Wednesday (June 20).

He said the female vice-president's post will accelerate the process of achieving 30% female representation in mainstream politics.

"Right now, there is a glass ceiling for women to be Ketua Wanita Umno only, this female vice-president position will allow women to be a national leader and manage both national and women's wing issues," Khairy said.

He said the second vice-president's post for a Sabah Umno leader is aimed to give that state's part of the party more autonomy.

"We need to take care of Umno and Barisan Nasional in Sabah and respect the Malaysian Agreement 1963," Khairy said, adding that it will allow Sabah to be better represented in the highest levels of the party.

Khairy said this proposal is just the start of what he has to offer to bring the party forward as the Umno President.

"Vote for me because I represent stability and unity," he said.

He added that Umno now needs to be seen as a credible alternative to the government of the day and embark on a life-long commitment to regain the trust of the rakyat.