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Podcast: The Simon Says Podcast
Episode: WHAT?! UMNO and Bersatu were married and now divorced? (S2, Episode 5)
Description: In recent times, the relationship between United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has reached its all-time low that a key development was observed in the tussle for leadership in Malaysia’s government. In a February 26 decision, UMNO has announced the severance of ties with Bersatu, the party of the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia. This breaking news was followed by the statement from UMNO Party deputy president, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan (also known as “Tok Mat”), that said, “I don’t understand why people are saying that Umno and Bersatu are now divorced when we never g...