In general, they hope that the decision made via consensus of UMNO Supreme Council members will strengthen the party ahead of the 14th General Election (GE).
Here are some reactions from UMNO leaders over Muhyiddin’s suspension.
“My personal hope from the concensus decision is that it will help us move forward as a team without any of us disputing over any movements which I see is important in our efforts to deal with the people.”
- UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
"It was not an easy decision to make but necessary to ensure a victory in the upcoming GE and to carry out important tasks for the people.”
- UMNO information chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa
"This is a good day for UMNO. We have two more years to work hard to strengthen the party. The most important thing in any organization is discipline."
- UMNO Supreme Council member, Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan
"There are people who will not agree or give different views, but we have to weigh between facing a weak party due to internal friction or unite for the better to face external threats.”
- UMNO Supreme Council Member Datuk Tajuddin Abdul Rahman
"I believe that whatever decision is made – some will like and dislike. But the fact is, we need to move within the party and the decision was made by the Supreme Council. I believe and embrace (the decision)."
- Johor UMNO Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin
"I believe that the party provides adequate space for those who violate the rules of the party to make an appeal within a certain period."
- Tawau UMNO division chief, Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan
"This is not the decision of the President or a single individual within the party. It was a unanimous decision, and I am sure the decision has been thought through for the sake of the party."
- Sipitang UMNO deputy chief Datuk Kamarlin Ombi
