KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Selangor Umno chief Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin urged his party mates to come together for the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baru by-election and support the candidate from the unity government, even if it be from DAP.

In an interview with Utusan Malaysia published today, he said Umno must not be hampered by claims that they will be used by DAP, but instead remember that the two parties are now on the same side.

"We in Umno must agree that the candidate we put forward is a candidate of the unity government. This surpasses any party within the government. Certainly, BN, as part of the government or coalition, has a responsibility to ensure the victory of the candidate," he was quoted saying.

He said the party must com...