KUALA LUMPUR: Those continuously playing up "UMDAP" (Umno-DAP) sentiments are bankrupt of ideas, says a Selangor Umno delegate.
Selayang Umno chief Datuk Hasnal Rezua Merican Habib Merican said working together with DAP did not stop Umno from putting its foot down on matters that touched on race, religion and the rulers.
“Yes, there are many upset with us for working together as we have been enemies for the longest time.
“We have not only spoken up but have been influential in ensuring matters like local elections and establishing Chinese new villages as Unesco heritage sites were not pursued.
“The same goes for the Urban Renewal Act and the Unified Examination Certificate,” he said when debating at the Umno annual general assembly here on Friday (Jan 16).
UMDAP is a term coined to poke fun at Umno's cooperation with DAP, of which have long opposed each other.
Hasnal Rezua Merican said critics also accused the party of many things, even insulting the leadership of being lackeys.
“Even worse, is how those spewing these matters are those supposedly highly educated. Whenever I have confronted them and gave my views over social media, some even deleted my views and blocked me,” he said.
He added that such views have even led to narratives that there were two factions within Umno, likening it to fried chicken.
"They say that those opposing the cooperation with Pakatan Harapan are 'original' while those supporting it are 'hot and spicy'.
"Even then, their criticism is only aimed at our leaders' political capacity and not their roles in governance as our leaders are excelling at their responsibilities in the federal and state governments," he said.
