Tense Umno-Bersatu ties hit by flood of criticism

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PETALING JAYA: The sentiment that Putrajaya has been slow in helping flood victims, particularly in the Klang Valley, can further strain Umno-Bersatu ties and change the timing of the next general election (GE15), analysts say.

The government, led by Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has been the target of criticism by Bersatu over its management of the flood response, opening yet another chapter in the uneasy relationship between both parties.

This all comes less than five months after the withdrawal of support by Umno MPs toppled the administration led by Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin.

According to Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bersatu leaders may use the issue surrounding the floods to “get their revenge” on Umno for its role in toppling Muhyiddin last August.


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