![China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68 China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698376614_likeqiang.jpg)
China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68
Once viewed as a top Communist Party leadership contender, Li was sidelined in recent years by President Xi Jinping, who tightened his grip on power.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![State polls: Only two seats not finalised in Selangor - Amirudin State polls: Only two seats not finalised in Selangor - Amirudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687088186_AmirudinShari.jpg)
State polls: Only two seats not finalised in Selangor - Amirudin
Both seats will be referred to the central party leadership soon for further action, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Give UMNO leadership opportunity to explore current political dynamics - Mohamad Hasan Give UMNO leadership opportunity to explore current political dynamics - Mohamad Hasan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673706759_TBzahidhamidi.jpg)
Give UMNO leadership opportunity to explore current political dynamics - Mohamad Hasan
UMNO members have been asked to give the party leadership the opportunity and space to explore the current political dynamics of the country to ensure the survival of the party.
Sat Jan 14 2023
![Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638787029_DatukShahelmeyYahy.jpg)
Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position
Datuk Shahelmey Yahya is leaving it to the UMNO Supreme Council to decide his position in the party for joining the Sabah Cabinet against the wishes of the state party leadership.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672316183_ProfDrAzmiHassan.jpg)
UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts
The posts of UMNO president and deputy president should be contested to fulfil the grassroots aspiration to see the current party leadership continue the fight for the party's struggles.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![GE15: Choose stable government, avoid hung parliament GE15: Choose stable government, avoid hung parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668839912_MALAYSIA.jpg)
GE15: Choose stable government, avoid hung parliament
Any cooperation with other parties in the formation of a govt would have to be discussed by the party leadership, Ismail Sabri said.
Sat Nov 19 2022
!['Cah keting' a nightmare for imported candidates 'Cah keting' a nightmare for imported candidates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668488400_TBMASHUPORANGc.jpg)
'Cah keting' a nightmare for imported candidates
'Cah keting' is seen as imported candidates being given an easy path to contest in the seat set by the party leadership.
Tue Nov 15 2022
![No official discussion between PN and GTA on GE15 - Hamzah No official discussion between PN and GTA on GE15 - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665983772_TBHamzahZainudin.jpg)
No official discussion between PN and GTA on GE15 - Hamzah
Hamzah said the party leadership has yet to decide whether the discussion can be held officially.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Indians pinning their hopes on Rishi Sunak on Diwali Indians pinning their hopes on Rishi Sunak on Diwali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666604058_RISHI.jpg)
Indians pinning their hopes on Rishi Sunak on Diwali
Boris Johnson pulled out of the prime ministerial race late on Sunday, boosting Sunak's chances of taking the top job and replacing his Conservative party leadership rival Liz Truss.
Mon Oct 24 2022
![Don't resort to sabotage if not chosen as candidate - Annuar Don't resort to sabotage if not chosen as candidate - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666447337_ANUARMUSA.jpg)
Don't resort to sabotage if not chosen as candidate - Annuar
To become a candidate of a party is not a personal right as all decisions are determined by the party's top leadership, said Ketereh UMNO division head Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Sat Oct 22 2022
![Hasni raises possibility of being fielded for parliamentary seat Hasni raises possibility of being fielded for parliamentary seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666427062_HasniMohammadLa.jpg)
Hasni raises possibility of being fielded for parliamentary seat
Johor BN chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad has not denied the possibility that he would be considered by the party leadership to contest for a parliamentary seat.
Sat Oct 22 2022
![GE15: Khaled Nordin leaves it to UMNO leadership to decide on candidates GE15: Khaled Nordin leaves it to UMNO leadership to decide on candidates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665421884_MohamedKhaledNordi.jpg)
GE15: Khaled Nordin leaves it to UMNO leadership to decide on candidates
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will leave it to the party leadership to decide on candidates to contest in the GE15.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![GE15: Penang UMNO still hope party leadership, Pas to resume cooperation GE15: Penang UMNO still hope party leadership, Pas to resume cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665615357_DatukMusaSheikhFa.jpg)
GE15: Penang UMNO still hope party leadership, Pas to resume cooperation
Penang UMNO still hopes that the party leadership and PAS can discuss working together to face the GE15.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![Wanita UMNO to develop CV bank to ease selection of women candidates Wanita UMNO to develop CV bank to ease selection of women candidates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81664794303_TBnorainiahmad.jpg)
Wanita UMNO to develop CV bank to ease selection of women candidates
Wanita UMNO will develop a database system, dubbed Wanita CV Bank, to be used by the party leadership in selecting candidates for elections.
Mon Oct 03 2022
![GE15: Pas yet to finalise number of parliamentary seats - Deputy President GE15: Pas yet to finalise number of parliamentary seats - Deputy President](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41659196851_DatukSeriTuanIbra.jpg)
GE15: Pas yet to finalise number of parliamentary seats - Deputy President
Tuan Ibrahim said all decisions regarding the matter will need to be discussed by the party leadership.
Mon Sep 05 2022