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[Breaking] Dr Mahathir quits UMNO

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Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir quits UMNO

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has quit the ruling party UMNO.


  • Posted 29 Feb 2016 16:52
  • Updated 29 Feb 2016 17:14

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has quit the ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party.


"I won't call it UMNO anymore, this is Najib's party.
I feel embarrassed that I am associated with a party that is seen as supporting corruption - it had caused me to feel ashamed," he told reporters as he announced his exit at a news conference.

But the ex-PM added that he would not set up a new party or join any other party.

Mahathir, Malaysia's longest-serving leader, remains a highly respected and influential figure and has become the fiercest critic of PM Najib, who is facing pressure over a graft scandal surrounding state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).


- CNA/Reuters/xq/yt
 
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