'Dr Mahathir made the right move to quit Umno'


PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made the right move to resign from Umno, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak.  

In a blog post on Monday evening, he said Dr Mahathir's actions were hurting Umno, adding that it seemed illogical for the former prime minister to go against the party while remaining within Umno.  

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