The Umno curse strikes, again

malaysiainsider - [...] Surprise, surprise. Then again historically, it is not a surprise for surviving Umno presidents to leave the party because of conflict with successors. The party carries a curse with it where every president since Datuk Onn Jaafar has quit the party later.

Only Tun Razak was spared the curse because he died in office.

While the other party presidents had quit due to disagreements over party policy – Datuk Onn because of the failure to convince Umno to turn multiracial, Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Hussein Onn over the deregistration of Umno — I suspect Dr Mahathir's intention are more personal in nature.

I don't think that his call for Umno members to leave the party in droves would be answered by members. I wouldn't be surprised if Dr Mahathir would form a new Malay party if his call to quit Umno fails.

I also worry whether Umno can survive in its present form much longer if Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi does not step down as prime minister soon. Five weeks ago I told Pak Lah to resign to prevent Dr M from disturbing the party. I feel vindicated after today's announcement by Dr Mahathir.... selanjutnya.