The Fractured Unity: UMNO's Distrust Runs Deep The recent UMNO general assembly served as a stark reminder of the deep seated mistrust between Malaysia's oldest political party and its coalition partners in Pakatan Harapan (PH).
Four years into their uneasy alliance, the divisions are now more pronounced than ever. UMNO's open criticism of PH, particularly DAP, has been ongoing but has reached a boiling point.
Zaidi Said's inflammatory speech against DAP, accusing the party of undermining Malay interests, was met with nods of approval from UMNO president Zahid Hamidi himself.