Umno leaders jump to Zahid's defence over calls for latter to quit

Umno is split in its view over the poor performance in the recent state elections. While some in the party are calling for Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's head to roll, other party leaders are defending the president to stay on.

Taking to Twitter, Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan noted how Zahid's image was tarnished by his corruption charge.

"Thankfully, 40 cases have been dropped because...