Mahathir Mohamad quits ruling UMNO party

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Updated May 19, 2008 20:06:28

Mahathir Mohamad says he's quitting UMNO in protest against the leadership of his Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi. He's also urging other party members to follow his lead.

Presenter: Linda LoPresti
Speakers: Professor Shamsul Amri Baharuddin, of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

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