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Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir quits UMNO
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has quit the ruling party UMNO.
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
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
