Umno leaders need 2K formula to win back urban support: PM
Published on: Monday, November 24, 2014
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno leaders at all levels need to have a 2K (knowledge and kemahiran or skills) political formula to win back support for the party from the urban community.Party President Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the 2K formula was vital as the urban community was generally highly educated and knowledgeable in various issues."In the big towns where people are more educated, our party leaders too need to have more skills and knowledge to be able to influence the urbanites.ADVERTISEMENT "I don't want to belittle anyone, but if our branch head is a gardener, will he be recognised as a leader in the area? "The answer is clear; in a certain context, we need him, but in the context of influence of the educated, we should put someone who is more intellectual as a leader," he said when opening the Federal Territories Umno Convention at the Putra World Trade Centre, here, Sunday.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The Prime Minister also stressed on 'Y politics' which meant opening up more space for the young generation to be involved in Umno. Najib also agreed with the five agenda shifts outlined by FT Umno at the convention in strengthening the party's struggle while winning back the hearts of the urban residents. – Bernama