Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin admits that the non-governmental organisation Pribumi Perkasa Negara (Perkasa), could be a rising force among the Malay community, but denied the party has any agenda with the movement led by Independent MP Ibrahim Ali.<br /><br />In the first of a three-part exclusive interview, the Rembau MP said that while some party members may support Perkasa, Umno does not ascribe to such right-wing views.<br /><br />Speaking against the backdrop of a mural of the first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman, Khairy, who leads a movement of more than 700,000 members, wants Umno and Malays to understand why there is a need to see the community to rise up on their own accord to be high achievers and not rely on assistance.<br /><br />Admitting that Perkasa's cause was easily identifiable, the Umno Youth chief and father of two said it would continue to engage in dialogues with its members to have them adopt a centrist approach.
