Azmin Ali has blamed Umno for claims that PKR is split into two factions, one backing its founder Anwar Ibrahim and the other, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“This is completely untrue,” he stressed when met at the Parliament lobby this afternoon.

“Do not entertain these tales,” added the PKR deputy president, who became a target of opposition claims that Mahathir was using him to keep Anwar in check.

The economic affairs minister pointed out that Anwar himself has repeatedly stated his undivided support for Mahathir's leadership...