Umno says its Rumah Bangsa initiative remains open to former Bersatu members and leaders facing disciplinary action.
KLUANG: UMNO is ready to welcome former Bersatu members and leaders subjected to disciplinary action by their party to join its ranks through the Rumah Bangsa initiative, said party Vice-President Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
The Rumah Bangsa Unification Committee chairman said that as a party that serves as a home for the Malays, UMNO remains open to anyone who wishes to align with the party’s struggle.
“We are open to accepting anyone because our house is Rumah Bangsa, meaning the house is large enough for everyone,” he told reporters after officiating the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) MADANI Economy programme at Batu 3 Camp here today.
Mohamed Khaled, who is also the Minister of Defence, was commenting on recent decisions by the Bersatu Disciplinary Board to expel and suspend several of its elected representatives and leaders.
Yesterday, the Bersatu Disciplinary Board sacked and suspended four more elected representatives and party leaders for violating Clause 9.1.4 of the party constitution, as well as the party’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Last Friday, Bersatu also took disciplinary action against six other leaders, expelling two state assemblymen and immediately suspending four others.
Rumah Bangsa, introduced by UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, aims to unite the Malay community and facilitate the return of former members. The initiative has reportedly received over 10,000 applications to date.
