Malaysian PM Mahathir urges members of rival party Umno to join his PPBM

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Umno used to be the only Malay-based party but things were different now as the community is split six ways between as many political parties.PHOTO: BERNAMA

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JOHOR BARU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has urged members of rival party Umno to join his Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM).

The PPBM chairman said that even if a party is strong, if it deviates from its purpose it would still be rejected by the people.