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'Shocked' Muhyiddin calls for calm
Expressing shock over Mahathir’s resignation, Muhyiddin said it was important for Umno members to look after the well-being of the party and the position of the Malays because the component parties of Barisan Nasional (BN) would lose confidence in the coalition if Umno continued to face problems.

"If everyone were to take similar action, there will be no one left in Umno. Who will then champion the cause of the Malays?

"What will happen to our leadership in the Barisan Nasional and government?" he said when asked if Umno members in Johor who would also resign following Mahathir's resignation.

Tsu Koon: Umno will overcome this
Dr Koh Tsu Koon also expressed surprise over Mahathir's decision.
However, he believed that the party had the strength and experience to handle the sudden incident.

"After all, it had happened before in Umno history... as in the history of other political parties," he told Bernama.

No worries. Sabah is behind you
Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman expressed confidence that Umno would be able to recover from the present leadership crisis and return to normal.

Some problems, perhaps
Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Said said Mahathir's withdrawal from Umno would to a certain extent pose problems to the party.

"What had transpired poses a little problem to Umno. But I have to follow the party president. As party members, we have to support the top leadership," he added.

The BolehJokes humors and thoughts:
Jamry: No worries, Muyidin. Let PR champion the cause for the RAKYAT!
Kerry: As usual, Tze-Kun with his polishing shoe statement. Thought you are busy closing down Gerakan?

Abdullah held a 35-minute meeting with Umno MPs

Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today held a 35-minute meeting with all Umno MPs in Parliament to discuss current issues affecting the party.

Abdullah did not speak to reporters after the meeting but Pontian member of Parliament Ahmad Mazlan said that Abdullah spoke about Dr Mahathir Mohamad's sudden resignation from the party for the first five minutes only.

For the rest of the meeting the premier had spoken about other matters involving the party and the revival of the Umno Parliamentarians Club.

One notable absentee from the meeting was Jerlun MP and Mahathir's son Mukhriz. He is expected to issue a statement today to explain his stand on the matter.

BolehJokes humors and thoughts:
Pak Na: Looks like no one care about that sore loser. Murtabak satu!
Misai: Ok boss!

Abdullah to meet Umno MPs today

Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting with all Umno MPs in Parliament at 1pm today.



The agenda of the meeting is to discuss the shocking resignation of former party head Dr Mahathir Mohamad from the party yesterday.Abdullah is expected to explain and ward off any attempts by the party's MPs - numbering 78 in all, including himself - to follow Mahathir's lead in quitting the party.Also expected to be present would be Mahathir's son Mukhriz, who is also an Umno MP for Jerlun. Mukhriz is also expected to issue a statement later today to explain his stand.

Abdullah responded by saying that he was shocked by Mahathir's decision but insisted that he would continue to stay on as party leader.

BolehJokes humors and thoughts:
Leela: Just spend that Mamak some Capati and Roti Canai la, Pak Na
Farid: Just close shop lah, Pak Na.
Attention seeker, Dr. Mahadi: This apanama, Pak Na, must be shitting in his pants now. Ngek ngek ngek. This apanama, Najis wanna meet me for what? This is a brilliant plan.

Anwar: Umno beyond repair

Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s decision to quit as a lifetime member of Umno is an indication that the crisis within the party is worsening, said PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim.

“The internal problems...are clearly deteriorating beyond any hope of recovery,” he said in a statement today.

As such, Anwar, a former Umno deputy president, urged all concerned Malaysians to join PKR or other parties in Pakatan Rakyat to ensure a stable and prosperous country.

BolehJokes humors and thoughts:
ilovepakatan: Quickly arrange takeover, DSAI. Dont waste your time doing interview :)
Ilham: How much is the joining fee, DSAI? I can only pay a cover charge of RM60. Need to budget la :)
Farah: Crisis? What crisis? It's going to be history soon.

Reaction to Dr. M's quitting UMNO

Political writers - Ong Kian Ming and Oon Yeoh:
"As a political tactician Dr Mahathir Mohamad never fails to surprise or disappoint. We had speculated yesterday that he would use an array of weapons in his arsenal to unseat Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, including playing the Malay race card. But we never expected him to use resignation as a weapon!"

Kedah's Pokok Sena Umno Division secretary - Ramli Mohd Yunus:
"He now had lost his locus standi to initiate leadership changes by quitting."If this was his war tactic, the former premier had made his enemies happy,"

DAP National Chairperson - Karpal Singh:
“He has clearly shown that he is incapable of becoming a statesman. He has been, and still remains, a gutter politician,”

Penang Chief Minister - Lim Guan Eng:
"The internal rivalry between Mahathir and Abdullah was part of the intense power struggle of disparate vested interests within Umno."

PAS president - Abd Hadi Awang:
"We feel that his decision only showed that Umno has become unqualified in leading the nation and being the saviours of the Malays,"
He added that PAS would welcome him if he were to join the party as his knowledge and experience could help bring it to even greater heights.

BolehJokes humors and thoughts:
BolehJokes Blogger - The Cheapskate Joker:
"I dont give a jackshit if he quits UMNO or pee in his pants. He's forgotten although not forgiven because of 22 years of rubbish. Anyway, he's not important and Uncle Hadi, are you kidding me? Why would you want an imbecile joining your PAS. Think twice Uncle Hadi."

Hardcore Pakatan Rakyat Supporter - IlovePakatan:
"I wish he never comes back. 22 years of telling me how to live my life. 22 years of extreme discrimination. 22 years of rubbish. And he's continuing his rubbish to influence people's mind. I grew up always dreaming of immigrating to Australia and Singapore because I feel my country dont appreciate people like me. I wish him all the worst!"

Attention seeker - Dr Mahadi
"This is how I like it! Hit me baby one more time. :)"

What a pile of rubbish!