When elephants battle


Rivals: Azmin and Hamzah’s battle to be nominated Bersatu’s candidate for the deputy prime minister’s post could have repercussions for other party members. — Filepics

SIMMERING in the background in Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is the fight between Team Azmin and Team Hamzah over the party’s choice of candidate for deputy prime minister (DPM).

Team Azmin is led by International Trade and Industry Minister and Bersatu Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. Team Hamzah is headed by Home Minister and Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

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