Azalina Calls On UMNO To Boost Digital Capabilities Ahead Of GE15
UMNO Information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said that with these capabilities, UMNO must rise to close the gap in public perception regarding the party's image.
'In addition, I also reminded (party members) that the unity government or coalition government model is one that has been used by UMNO since the days of the Alliance, and subsequently with the establishment of Barisan Nasional.

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