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Umno pushed for grand coalition, betting it could win snap election
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Party sources told The Straits Times that Umno gave party president Zahid Hamidi the mandate to negotiate the proposed Perikatan Nasional or National Alliance plan on their behalf collectively.
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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's former ruling party Umno was willing to bet the house on forming a pact with its foes from the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, knowing that even if it did not immediately return to power, the political fallout might force a snap election that it could win, given PH's falling popularity.
Party sources told The Straits Times that Umno gave party president Zahid Hamidi the mandate to negotiate the proposed Perikatan Nasional or National Alliance plan on their behalf collectively.
