Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties should not feel suspicious of the Sept 16 'red shirts' rally, said Cheras UMNO division chief, Datuk Seri Syed Ali Alhabshee.
He said the rally was a manifestation of the Malays, particularly UMNO members, whose feelings toward certain quarters which had deliberately stirred racial sentiments in their effort to illegally bring down a democratic government.
"The rally was to remind the quarters in question that the Malays can unite if their dignity and future are belittled.
"The Malays have long been patient with the antics of non-Malays in this country, so the rally should be viewed positively," Syed Ali said in his latest post on umnobahagiancheras.blogspot.my.
Therefore, BN allies should not hastily and negatively assume that the rally was racial in nature, he said.
Instead, UMNO has always adhered to the principle of camaraderie in BN.
"There is no question of racism or fighting for the interest of Malays as UMNO's fundamental struggle is for the Malays, Islam and the country.
"As the backbone of BN, UMNO always respects the voice of fellow component parties," Syed Ali said.
He, however, expressed disappointment over MCA's attitude for being biased and prejudiced in their assessment of the Sept 16 rally.
"They were angry with UMNO leaders over the rally but were silent when thousands of ethnic Chinese joined the Bersih 4 rally.
"They only saw the Malays gathering out of anger and resentment, but they closed one eye when they saw their race insulting UMNO leaders," he said.
Syed Ali said BN components, especially MCA should have sought clarification about the Sept 16 rally through proper channels. He said any any discontent should go through the BN Supreme Council chaired by BN chairman, Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
In another related development, Syed Ali, who is also Federal Territories UMNO liaison secretary, stressed that the spirit among UMNO members should be strengthened especially at grassroots level in preparation for the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14).
He said any dispute or disagreement within party members should be avoided and prioritise the party's agenda.
"The top leaders must lead by example, not be arrogant and listen to the grassroots. UMNO is going to face stiff competition in GE14," he said.
Syed Ali reminded party members to be wary of the Opposition's game in creating chaos and provoking UMNO, just to see the party's strength.
Astro Awani
Tue Sep 22 2015
SYED ALI: There is no question of racism or fighting for the interest of Malay as UMNO's fundamental struggle is for the Malays, Islam and the country.
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu: Kelayakan akademik bukan isu calon PN - Pas
Kempen PN sempena PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu tidak akan terjejas berikutan isu yang mengaitkan kelayakan akademik calonnya, Khairul Azhari Saut.
Peniaga nasi kukus raih jualan RM14,000 sebulan
Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat (IPR) mampu merubah graf pendapatan bulanan peserta apabila meningkatkan hasil jualan.
Piala Uber: Malaysia tewas kepada Taiwan
Malaysia memulakan kempen Kumpulan B Piala Uber 2024 mereka dengan langkah kiri apabila tewas 1-4 kepada Taiwan, di sini hari ini.
Imigresen tahan dalang warga Indonesia, jual produk kosmetik tanpa kelulusan KKM
Jabatan Imigresen menahan seorang wanita warga Indonesia berusia 50 tahun disyaki menjadi dalang penjualan produk kosmetik dan kecantikan yang tidak mendapat kelulusan KKM.
Sheriff: 9 hari tayangan, kaut RM28 juta!
Filem arahan Syafiq Yusof, Sheriff: Narko Intergriti kini meraih kutipan sebanyak RM28 juta dalam 9 hari tayangan.
Jaheaik sudah panggil artis wanita tular buat persembahan - Exco
Jaheaik sudah panggil artis wanita tular buat persembahan - Exco
KidDin bergabung jawab segala isu Konsert Search 'Gemuruh'
KONSERT Search 'Gemuruh' nampaknya semakin diperkatakan disebabkan beberapa isu yang ditimbulkan sehari dua ini.
Penunjuk perasaan Palestin tempelak wartawan AS
Mereka menuduh wartawan A.S sembunyikan dan berikan gambaran salah mengenai perang di Gaza.
Lawatan ke Riyadh: Blinken melawat Arab Saudi esok
Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat, Antony Blinken akan melawat Arab Saudi pada Isnin untuk bertemu dengan rakan serantau dan membincangkan usaha mencapai gencatan senjata di Gaza dan pembebasan tebusan Israel.
Iraq lulus akta penjara maksimum 15 tahun
Parlimen Iraq meluluskan undang-undang yang menjenayahkan hubungan sejenis dengan hukuman penjara maksimum 15 tahun pada Sabtu.
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu: BN sokong mana-mana calon daripada Kerajaan Perpaduan
Calon yang dipilih berdasarkan persefahaman bersama dalam kalangan BN, Pakatan Harapan (PH) atau parti-parti komponen yang lain.
Teruskan perjuangan bela parti selagi hayat dikandung badan - Tajuddin
Katanya, matlamat beliau hanya untuk membantu parti UMNO kembali bangkit menebus kekalahan pada Pilihan Raya Umum ke-15 lalu.
Tengku Zafrul diberi tugas khas - Zahid Hamidi
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz diberi tugas khas untuk menyusun strategi aktiviti politik di luar kerangka UMNO dan Barisan Nasional (BN).
Kerajaan pandang serius pihak main sentimen rakyat - Asyraf Wajdi
Mesyuarat sepakat agar kerajaan bertindak tegas menurut lunas-lunas perundangan dan tidak berkompromi dengan sebarang tindakan melampau yang boleh menjejaskan kestabilan negara ini.
BN hormati kerusi DUN milik rakan dalam Kerajaan Perpaduan, sokong bakal calon
BN menghormati kerusi DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu yang dimiliki oleh rakan parti dalam Kerajaan Perpaduan dan akan menyokong calon yang dipilih oleh Anwar.
UMNO bertemu akar umbi bagi perkukuhkan parti
Ia bagi memberi penjelasan terhadap isu-isu yang menjadi persoalan buat mereka bagi memperkukuhkan lagi parti itu.
Muhyiddin label kerajaan PH-BN ‘desperado’
Ahli Parlimen Pagoh itu turut mencabar kerajaan isytiharkan enam kerusi Parlimen dan satu kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri Selangor dikosongkan.
BN sedia letak calon jika enam kerusi bersatu dikosongkan - Ahmad Zahid
Barisan Nasional (BN) sedia meletakkan calon bagi merebut kembali kerusi disandang Ahli Parlimen Bersatu sekiranya pengosongan enam kerusi berkenaan berlaku.
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Rabu, 28 Februari 2024.
Mahkamah tolak rayuan calon BN, Mas Ermieyati kekal Ahli Parlimen Masjid Tanah
Mas Ermieyati kekal Ahli Parlimen Masjid Tanah selepas Mahkamah Persekutuan menolak rayuan calon BN untuk membatalkan kemenangannya dalam Pilihan Raya Umum ke-15 (PRU15).