Zahid: Umno sees no need for MOU extension

KUALA LUMPUR: The memorandum of understanding between Putrajaya and Pakatan Harapan that will expire on July 31 this year should not be renewed or extended, said Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ahmad Zahid said the decision to discontinue the MOU with Pakatan was decided by the Umno supreme council on Thursday, after taking into account the current political landscape.

“What was signed between the government and the parties was an agreement in the form of a confidence and supply agreement (CSA) and that was suitable then.

“A period of six months from the date it was signed has lapsed.

“Therefore, Umno is of the opinion that there is no need for any parties to propose the extension of the MOU,” he said.

The Bagan Datuk MP was speaking to reporters when met outside the Kuala Lumpur High Court yesterday afternoon.

Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid said Ismail Sabri will decide when to dissolve Parliament after consulting the party’s top leadership and political bureau to analyse the current political climate.

“For sure the Prime Minister will have engagement sessions with a few groups, including consultation with the party’s top five and political bureau, to analyse the current political situation before dissolution is called,” said Ahmad Zahid.

Asked when would be the best time to dissolve Parliament, he quipped and said “tomorrow”, before leaving the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

Earlier, Ahmad Zahid said Umno’s decision to field Ismail Sabri as prime minister candidate was to implement the resolution made by party delegates in the previous party general assembly.