Changing Umno to keep it relevant


Ahmad Zahid at a recent meeting with Mohamad Hasan. Both are party men and will put Umno’s interests first, according to observers. — Photo from Ahmad Zahid’s Facebook

CAN a leopard change its spots? Can Umno truly change?

This question cropped up after Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is facing 87 corruption charges, returned as Umno president after about six months of garden leave. So far, that is the most number of charges faced by an Umno leader.

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