Topic - United Malays National Organization

The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO; Malay: Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu; Jawi: ڤرتوبوهن كبڠساءن ملايو برساتو) is Malaysia's largest political party and a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence. - Source: Wikipedia

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