We all know that by convention the deputy president of Umno is normally also the deputy prime minister of the country. As such, it becomes a matter of national importance who becomes Umno deputy president. Never mind if this is unfair but such is the fact of life so long as the BN remains in power.

Umno tends to agree that party elections are of national importance hence the very open nature of party dealings. Outsiders, including ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, are keenly observing how the party conducts its affairs.

Perception is king in politics. The reason that the Umno disciplinary committee held a press conference to announce its findings is to give the public some knowledge about what is going on in Umno.