Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is open to the party’s top two posts being contested in its 2026 election.

"According to the Umno constitution, party elections are held every three years. There is a clause that allows for elections to be postponed for up to 18 months, so it depends on the decisions of the supreme council and the Umno general assembly. We will adhere to the party constitution and regulations.

"I am open to this matter. What is important is that...