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Melaka's political crisis points to continuing discord in Umno
Malaysian PM at odds with party chief over how to resolve state's woes
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Shannon Teoh Malaysia Bureau Chief In Kuala Lumpur, Shannon Teoh
The dissolution of Melaka's legislature after four assemblymen withdrew support for Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali lays bare internal schisms in Umno despite its leaders reconciling to reclaim the premiership two months ago.
The defectors include two from Umno - former chief minister Idris Haron and Pantai Kundor assemblyman Nor Azman Hassan - who have been sacked from the party for their actions.