"geng baju merah" meaning in Malay

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Noun

Forms: geng-geng baju merah [plural]
Etymology: Literally, “red shirt gang”, after the red shirts worn by members of the Malaysian political party UMNO (United Malays National Organisation). Red is the primary party colour of UMNO. Etymology templates: {{m-g|red shirt gang}} “red shirt gang”, {{literally|red shirt gang|nodot=1}} Literally, “red shirt gang” Head templates: {{ms-noun}} geng baju merah (plural geng-geng baju merah)
  1. (Malaysian politics, slang) UMNO members who form noisy groups and organise rallies Tags: slang Categories (topical): Malaysian politics
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