UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi marks the party’s 80th anniversary, framing its history as a resilient journey of sacrifice and leadership that shaped modern Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has described the party as an enduring platform of struggle ahead of its 80th anniversary.
The Deputy Prime Minister said UMNO’s long journey has shaped the nation’s direction from independence to development through sacrifice and relentless effort.
“The 80-year milestone is not merely a number, but a collection of history, achievements and challenges that have shaped the identity of this struggle,” he said in a Facebook post.
Ahmad Zahid said UMNO was founded in 1946 as a movement to oppose the Malayan Union and defend sovereignty.
He stated the party was born from the spirit of unity and courage of the people.
“This is a story of resilience, of falling and rising again, and of a legacy that continues to live on in the nation’s future journey,” he added.
