When Umno sneezes we catch a cold

malaysianinsider | History is repeating itself with the ISA blitz on Friday but not necessarily in the same manner or order as in 1987.

While before Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was fighting for his political life with Tengku Razaleih Hamzah, this time the Umno situation is more complicated with the political careers of several powerful individuals at issue.

There is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi, who has - after succumbing to great pressure - consented to hand over the reins power to his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak in June 2010.

But that timetable is unacceptable to others who want him to leave before the Umno polls in December.

As things stand now Abdullah is fighting a "do or die" battle to stay alive. It would be a miracle if he survives past December as Umno president.

His fate will be decided during the Umno divisional elections beginning in October.... selanjutnya.