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Sources say Dr Mahathir could launch Bersatu 2.0 party today

Summary by Malay Mail

According to sources, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad might launch yet another party this evening. — Reuters picKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Ousted Bersatu chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad might launch yet another party this evening, according to sources.They told Sinar Harian that Dr Mahathir planned to name his latest Parti Bersatu Rakyat Malaysia, in an apparent attempt to use the term “Bersatu” from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia.

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News18 India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

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The Straits Times

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