The Umno supreme council's decision to sever ties with Bersatu come the 15th general election (GE15) was prompted at the urging of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, said Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan.

Ahmad said that Muhyiddin, at a Feb 15 meeting between Bersatu, PAS, and Umno, asked Umno to make a clear stand on cooperation with Bersatu before seat negotiations can take place.

The Pontian MP said five leaders from each party were present at the meeting.

Following this, he said the Umno supreme council met...