geng baju merah

Malay

Etymology

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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.

Noun

geng baju merah (plural geng-geng baju merah)

  1. (Malaysian politics, slang) UMNO members who form noisy groups and organise rallies
    • 2016, Malaysia Dateline[1]
    • Para peserta Geng Baju Merah kelihatan berpusat di Jalan Raja Laut dengan memenuhi beberapa hotel utama di kawasan itu sejak semalam.
      The members of the Red Shirt Gang appear to be centred on Jalan Raja Laut by meeting in several main hotels in this area since yesterday.
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