'Drowning' Umno working with Harapan to survive - Mat Hasan

PELANGAI BY-ELECTION | In these deep political waters, “drowning” Umno had to look for a life raft to make it safe to shore and according to Mohamad Hasan this is the reason the party decided to work with Pakatan Harapan.

This partnership will ensure the party’s survival until the next general election, the Umno deputy president said at a ceramah in Felda Chemomoi, Bentong last night, adding that Umno’s main objective now is to strengthen the party in preparation for GE16.

By the time it is called, he told BN supporters, Umno will be able to reassess its strength and decide whether they still need a partner or otherwise.

Mohamad likened Umno to a “drowning man”, whom he said must grab whatever chance he can to...