2018 United Malays National Organisation leadership election

A leadership election was held by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party on 30 June 2018.

Background

The election was initially scheduled to be held in 2019. However, Barisan Nasional lost the election in 2018 Malaysian general election for the first time since independence. Then-President Najib Razak stood down and was replaced by acting President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.^[1]

The nomination process started on 1 June 2018. The registration closed on 17 June 2018 at 5 pm.^[2]

Debate

The Presidential election was held on 29 June 2018. It was telecast on Astro Awani at 9.30 pm. It featured the three prominent candidates, which are Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah and Khairy Jamaluddin.^[3]

Supreme Council election results

The result will mostly out on 1.00 am on 1 July 2018.^[4]

Permanent Chairman

Deputy Permanent Chairman

President

Deputy President

Vice Presidents

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Supreme Council Members

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See also

• 2018 Malaysian general election
• Second Najib cabinet
• 2023 United Malays National Organisation leadership election

References

1. "Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak steps down as Umno president and Barisan Nasional chairman". The Straits Times. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
2. "Nomination registration for Umno elections to start on June 1". New Straits Times. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
3. "Now it's three: Zahid agrees to debate KJ and Ku Li". New Straits Times. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
4. "Official results for Umno election expected as early as 1am". The New Straits Times. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
5. "Zahid to contest Umno president's post, Negeri Sembilan chief eyes deputy's seat". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
6. "#KJ4President gains traction as Khairy Jamaluddin confirms candidacy". Yahoo Singapore. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
7. "Ku Li in showdown with Zahid to lead Umno". Free Malaysia Online. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
8. "Zahid to contest Umno president's post, Negeri Sembilan chief eyes deputy's seat". The Straits Times. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
9. "Umno leadership election begins nationwide". The New Straits Times. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
10. "Umno leadership election begins nationwide". The New Straits Times. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
11. "Barisan Ahli Majlis Tertinggi UMNO". UMNO Online. Retrieved 12 May 2021.