Many national policies exist today because of Umno: Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR: Many of the country's national policies today exist because of Umno, said party supreme council member Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix).

In a special mention on the national education system, the Rural and Regional Development Minister said many of the national policies were the result of motions that were debated during the Umno's annual general meeting.

"Directly and indirectly, the existence of the national education policy today is thanks to Umno and its struggle. It is indeed Umno that played a role (in introducing these policies).

"In fact, many other policies in the country today, including in policies to eradicate poverty, it was all mooted during Umno assembly, and the government implemented them.

"So, it is fair to say that Umno's role in the country is quite huge," he told reporters after launching Mara Foundation's Back to School programme, on the sidelines of the 71st Umno general assembly, here, today.