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Umno-PPBM ceasefire may lead to snap polls - superadmin - 10-23-2020
PETALING JAYA: Several MPs from Umno are working with PPBM leaders on the possibility of holding a snap general election, according to people with knowledge of the talks.
They told FMT the election was among the moves being considered as the way forward after Umno’s declaration of a ceasefire in its quarrel with PPBM.
They said the two sides were looking at having the polls after significant drops in Covid-19 cases.
“The plan is to limit ceramahs and go big on television, radio and social media,” said one source. “The opposition will have a good reach in urban areas through social media but we will give them a fight in rural areas, where we connect better with voters.”
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