Umno rally applauds Rosmah, Zahid pledges blue wave amid internal disputes

At the UMNO Grand Assembly, Rosmah Mansor was welcomed with applause after President Zahid Hamidi invited her to rise and be seen by the audience. Zahid announced that delegates should anticipate “good news,” a phrase that party members linked to Najib Razak’s pending pardon request. He expressed strong confidence that UMNO would capture a governing majority, citing a forthcoming “blue wave,” though he did not clarify if the colour referred to the Barisan Nasional coalition or the Perikatan Nasional alliance.

Zahid also warned political rivals, urging teachers and the public to heed the party’s voice, and referenced past successes in Johor and Negeri Sembilan as evidence of growing support. Meanwhile, internal tensions were highlighted, with senior figures like Mohamad Hasan remaining silent on recent state-level crises. The event underscored UMNO’s determination to position itself as the primary Malay political force ahead of the next general election.