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Umno’s Rumah Bangsa and the quest for ‘Malay unity’ in Malaysian politics
Malay-based parties are testing the ground amid talk of early elections.
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Umno's Rumah Bangsa initiative involves the return of people like Khairy Jamaluddin (second from right), seen here at party's general assembly in January, along with current Youth chief Akmal Saleh (right).
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Ariel Tan
In January this year, UMNO agreed at its general assembly to pursue a grand collaboration to unite Malay and Muslim parties and to welcome the return of former members via its “Rumah Bangsa” (Home of the Malays) initiative.
The timing of this outreach to key players and parties, including those in the opposition, is significant in view of upcoming state and federal elections.
