KUANTAN: An instruction issued prohibiting Umno leaders from going abroad was to ensure members give their full attention to strengthen the party and solidify its position, said its deputy president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
``The decision is made by the party's management committee so we are able to focus on getting our act together to strengthen the party and make sure it is strong enough.
``There is no reason for any trips abroad,'' he told reporters here on Saturday after presenting compassionate aid to some 800 people whose homes were affected by last year's floods.
He was asked to comment on a news report on Saturday quoting Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Radzi Sheikh Ahmad as saying the instruction had been issued to all party leaders, effective immediately.
Najib also said it was not proper for party members to organise trips abroad as party elections would be held after the general election.
However, Najib did not mention how soon the party election would be held once the general election was over.
He added that those who wished to organise trips could do so in the country and it was something to be related to preparations for the elections.
tunku : i don't see why banning abroad trips can strengthen the party. ELECTION IS COMING, can smell it.
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