Umno abolishes quota systems for candidates going for top posts

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has abolished the quota system for candidates vying for top posts in the party.
Party president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the supreme council had agreed to abolish the quota system in line with initiatives to make the electoral system more democratic and transparent.
“However, those seeking top posts should fulfil certain criteria. But the criteria set should not be restrictive,” he said after chairing the Umno supreme council meeting Friday.
Najib said the criteria system needed to be imposed to ensure only those who truly understand the principles, objectives and sprit of the party vie for top posts.
He said the supreme council had in principle agreed to revamp the electoral system to check money politics and to make the election process more transparent.
On the number of members empowered to vote, Najib said the council did not make any conclusive decision in view of logistical setbacks.
He said the party’s political bureau would come up with the fine details on the proposed amendment to the party constitution and table them at the next supreme council meeting.
“Certainly the number of members who will be eligible to vote will be higher than the present 2,500.”
He said the polling process to pick national leaders might involve thousands of delegates.
Najib said the draft proposal would be finally tabled at the special Umno general assembly in October for endorsement.
On the Bagan Pinang by-election, Najib said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who is the BN deputy chairman would coordinate the preparations.
On speculations that 10% of Sime Darby’s stake would be sold to China, Najib said he would not make any pre-emptive statements on the matter as it involved a public listed company.

tunku : it is a good start but still lots and lots of changes needed.time is running fast and umno must move real fast.they can't take thing easy like before, they must move forward using turbo engine now.we hope the leaders knows the actual situation on the ground and get updated by the minutes.