KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said there is no need for a new Malay political party at this time, urging all parties instead to reunite under a single umbrella to strengthen the community's political standing.

According to Sinar Harian, the Umno vice-president said the internal turmoil engulfing Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) reflects the fragility of a relatively new party.

He added that Bersatu's leadership appeared consumed by leadership tussles rather than focusing on the real needs and challenges facing Malaysians.

"We do not need to establish yet another Malay party. What is more important is to reunite the Malays under one large existing platform.

"We know how Bersatu was formed, and a new ...