Umno Ready For Opposition's Onslaughts

BESUT, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Umno is ready for the Opposition's onslaughts in the run-up to the Galas state by-election, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

He said although the Opposition might mislead and sow the seeds of discords among the people, Umno would answer them diplomatically.

The people could now judge for themselves the antics of the Selangor and Penang governments, which eventually threw their administrations in disarray, he told reporters at an Aidilfitri open house hosted by the Terengganu Umno Liaison Committee at Dataran Putra, Kampung Raja here Saturday.

On the appointment of Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah as the Barisan National election director for the by-election, Hishammuddin said he was selected based on his vast experience.

He said Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would discuss with Tengku Razaleigh on the possibility of fielding him as the BN candidate in the by-election.

On the security of the by-election, he said as the constituency could only be reached through one access road, it would be easier to provide security in the area.

The Galas state seat fell vacant following the death of its incumbent, PAS' Che Hashim Sulaima, 48, on Monday from cancer.