Malaysia's UMNO bets on itself before election clash with Muhyiddin

In unusual move, party VP says no coalition talks until after COVID-stalled polls

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A United Malays National Organisation rally in 2017, before the party fell from power: Malaysia's largest single political force is confident its grassroots support will pay off next time. © EPA/Jiji

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's largest political force, the United Malays National Organisation, is confident it will win enough seats in the next election to lead the formation of the government. It is so sure, in fact, that it does not intend to negotiate a fresh alliance beforehand, according to its vice president.

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