Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak in his first chairing of the Umno Supreme Council as party president said that a number of issues were discussed. Amongst them:

1. The partys commitment towards change and renewal not only within the party but with Barisan Nasional coalition as well
2. This years general assembly will see amendments to the party Constitution in particular articles concerning party elections to make the process more transparent and democratic
3. The liberalisation of the economy to be on par with other ASEAN member nations. The recent announcement on the liberalisation of 27 business sub-sectors he said came about after a two-year study and after deliberation with Bumiputras in these areas
4. There will be an announcement on Monday April 27 on the financial services sector

Meanwhile, in one of his first decisions as Umno leader, Najib axed eight state party chiefs, retaining only five incumbents.

He himself will be heading Selangor while his deputy, Muhyiddin Yassin, will lead Federal Territories.

Top party leaders have been appointed to head the liaison committees in all opposition-held states - Selangor, Penang, Kedah and Kelantan.

For the full list of appointments, click here: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/103072