Najib tells BN: Win over support of non-Malays - NST

By : Azura Abas and R.S. Kamini

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional must do more to attract the support of non-Malays, said Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday.

"Umno recognises the importance of securing the support of other races like the Chinese and Indians.

"We will conduct at least one meeting every month with the BN components to come up with appropriate strategies (to get the non-Malays' support)."

Najib, who is also deputy prime minister, said this after attending a two-hour closed-door meeting with Selangor Umno.

Najib said Selangor Umno leaders pointed out the need to choose the right candidates to be fielded in a general election.

"The candidates must have the winning factors and be liked by members at grassroots level as well as the people."

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