It would be suicidal for Umno to cut ties with Malay rights movement Perkasa as the party needs all the support it can get, said former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad. <br /> <br />Speaking to reporters after hosting the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house programme at his home in Seri Kembangan today, he asserted that Umno cannot afford to disown the right-wing NGO as it needed every possible vote to win the next general election.