KUALA LUMPUR -- Strife within the once-formidable United Malays National Organization (UMNO) -- a party joining Malaysia's ruling coalition -- is now becoming an unsettling factor in the fledgling government of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Once-formidable party may lose more Malay support after purge of leaders

Retaining Malay support turned to be one of Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's top priorities. (Photo by NurPhoto via Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR -- Strife within the once-formidable United Malays National Organization (UMNO) -- a party joining Malaysia's ruling coalition -- is now becoming an unsettling factor in the fledgling government of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.