Umno sec-gen defends GE15 call, says PhD holders will understand

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan has defended the call for a general election to be held by the first quarter (Q1) of 2021, implying only those who were highly educated could understand the need for it.

Umno has come under harsh criticism for its proposal, especially as Covid-19 cases and deaths hit record highs. Floods have also hit many parts of the country...