GE15: Umno’s ‘dirty trick’ to push for polls during monsoon, says Dr M


PUTRAJAYA: Pushing for the 15th General Election to be held during the monsoon is a “dirty trick” by Umno, says former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"This is what is hoped by Umno that the election is held during the floods as the number of voters coming out will be less.

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