Umno delegates enter assembly on an election high after Johor, N. Sembilan wins, with Melaka next on the radar

Umno delegates gathered in high spirits for their annual assembly after wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, aiming for Melaka as their next electoral target.

The victories boosted delegates' morale, leading to a strong turnout and a positive atmosphere as Umno prepares for upcoming elections.

Umno leaders expressed renewed confidence and readiness to face political challenges, focusing on maintaining momentum from recent successes.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Umno delegates arrived for the first day of the party’s annual assembly today in an upbeat mood following its back-to-back victories in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with Melaka now emerging as the next electoral target.

The mood at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur was markedly positive, with delegates turning up in large numbers for briefings ahead of the official opening of the 2026 Umno General Assembly.

BN won 48 of the 56 seats in Johor, including 36 for Umno, while in Negri Sembilan the coalition secured 18 of the 36 seats, with Umno winning all 16 seats it contested.

Umno Youth Damansara committee member Muhammad Najeeh Norazam, 33, said the two state election victories had given delegates a morale boost and changed the atmosphere within the party.

“I think the delegates’ morale is a bit more energised because of the back-to-back wins in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections.

“Personally, I think the delegates are now waiting to see what decision will be made and which direction we are going to take for the elections,” he told Malay Mail.

Najeeh said the change in mood was evident compared with earlier this year, with more delegates now turning up for the assembly following the two victories.

“So I think it is a positive mood for now. We won, and then we are hoping for Melaka,” he said.

Umno Ampang division information chief Mohamad Anas Mohamad Naem, 33, also said the strong turnout reflected the renewed enthusiasm among delegates.

“As we can see today, the reception has been very lively. We saw that every level of the hall during the briefing was full, with no empty seats,” he said after attending the closed-door president’s briefing.

Anas said Umno was now prepared for its next electoral challenge after overcoming what he described as considerable political pressure against the party.

“Although we know that the current political situation makes it seem as though Umno is under tremendous pressure, with various sentiments and narratives being directed at Umno, after the victories in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, and next in Melaka, God willing, Umno is now ready.

“We are on the right track and prepared, waiting for instructions from the top leadership,” he said.

The renewed confidence comes as Umno prepares to discuss its direction ahead of the next general election, with delegates expected to look beyond its recent state election victories and towards the challenges ahead.

For Najeeh, the immediate focus is clear: building on the momentum from Johor and Negeri Sembilan and carrying it into the next electoral contest.

For Junaidi Ifdam Jun, 32, from the Batu Sapi, Sabah division, he said that he can’t wait to experience the four-day assembly as it is his first time attending it.

The assembly runs from today to Saturday.

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巫统代表们在柔佛州和森美兰州取得胜利后，精神抖擞地聚集在一起参加年度大会，并将马六甲作为下一个选举目标。

这些胜利提振了代表们的士气，带来了高投票率和积极的氛围，巫统正在为即将到来的选举做准备。

巫统领导人重拾信心，准备迎接政治挑战，重点是保持近期取得的成功势头。

吉隆坡，9月9日讯——巫统代表们今天精神抖擞地抵达会场，参加该党年度大会的第一天。此前，巫统在柔佛州和森美兰州接连取得胜利，而马六甲州现在已成为下一个选举目标。

吉隆坡世界贸易中心的气氛明显积极，众多代表前来参加2026年巫统大会正式开幕前的简报会。

在柔佛州，国阵赢得了 56 个席位中的 48 个，其中巫统赢得了 36 个；而在森美兰州，国阵赢得了 36 个席位中的 18 个，巫统赢得了其参选的全部 16 个席位。

巫统青年团白沙罗委员会成员穆罕默德·纳吉·诺拉扎姆（33岁）表示，这两场州选举的胜利极大地鼓舞了代表们的士气，并改变了党内的氛围。

“我认为，由于柔佛州和森美兰州选举接连获胜，代表们的士气更加高昂了。”

“我个人认为，代表们现在都在等待，看看会做出什么决定，以及我们将在选举中采取什么方向，”他告诉《马来邮报》。

纳吉赫表示，与今年早些时候相比，气氛明显发生了变化，在两次胜利之后，现在有更多的代表出席了大会。

“所以我觉得目前气氛比较积极。我们赢了，接下来就期待马六甲的比赛了，”他说。

巫统安邦区部新闻主任莫哈末·阿纳斯·莫哈末·纳伊姆（33岁）也表示，强劲的出席率反映了代表们重新燃起的热情。

“正如我们今天所看到的，接待工作非常热烈。我们看到，在简报会期间，大厅的每一层都坐满了人，没有一个空位，”他在参加完总统闭门简报会后说道。

阿纳斯表示，巫统在克服了他所说的针对该党的巨大政治压力后，现在已经为下一次选举挑战做好了准备。

“虽然我们知道，目前的政治形势似乎让巫统面临巨大的压力，各种情绪和论调都指向巫统，但在柔佛和森美兰取得胜利之后，接下来在马六甲，如果上帝保佑，巫统现在已经准备好了。

他说：“我们正走在正确的道路上，并已做好准备，等待最高领导的指示。”

随着巫统准备讨论其在下届大选前的发展方向，信心也随之恢复。预计代表们将着眼于近期州选举的胜利之外的挑战。

对纳吉来说，眼下的重点很明确：要延续柔佛州和森美兰州的势头，并将其带入下一场选举。

来自沙巴州峇都沙比的 32 岁的 Junaidi Ifdam Jun 表示，他迫不及待地想要体验为期四天的集会，因为这是他第一次参加。

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