Umno and BN have never restricted any young leaders to contest in the 15th general election (GE15), said Umno election director Tajuddin Abdul Rahman.

He said several leaders had been appointed and given the trust to become menteri besar or minister at a young age and rejuvenation is an ongoing process in the party.

“Former Malacca chief minister Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik, former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Mohd Isa Abdul Samad, former Pahang menteri besar Najib Abdul Razak and former Perak menteri besar Ramli Ngah Talib...