The prime minister said each Umno member needed to support the winnable candidates as the selection would be made objectively and based on the people's choice.
"I don't have individuals who can be called my blue-eyed boys or blue-eyed girls. I only have my family and party colleagues, and I value friends. And whether we have achieved our KPI (Key Performance Indicators) or not, it's in the hands of the voters," he said in his adjournment speech at the annual delegates' meeting of Umno Pekan, of which he is the division chief.
Najib said Umno should also resolve all internal problems which could be the thorn in the flesh for the party.
He said those not selected as candidates (for the general election) should not feel hurt or disheartened, but should instead give their support to the candidates chosen by the party.
"Although disappointed for not getting what they want, they should not do anything at the expense of the party," he added.
Najib also said that Umno members needed to be inclusive by attending to the needs of all citizens and not party members only.
"In Pekan, for example, 42 per cent of the voters are Umno members and if each party member goes out to cast their votes, it is still not enough for a win....we need the support of every voter."
Therefore, Najib said, Umno members should be fair, kind, courteous and humble in order to win the hearts of the people.
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