GE14 | They may be old now and carry the baggage of their past, but the reunification of three of Malaysia's former political juggernauts was something to behold for many Malaccans.

Tonight, thousands of people swarmed a small stage in the Bukit Piatu suburbs to catch a glimpse of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Daim Zainuddin and Rafidah Aziz – former Umno top brass who are now seeking to overthrow their former party.

Rafidah, the former Wanita Umno leader and long-time member of Mahathir's cabinet, arrived first, urging Malaysians to "change contractors" that would run the country...