Umno MPs who left the party after its May 9 defeat are only political 'langau' (green flies) who like to be around garbage and faeces, said Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Speaking to party members in Kuala Lumpur today, the Umno president also labeled the defectors as cowards and opportunists.

"These people are political langau who surely would be looking for garbage and faeces to perch on. I would express my appreciation as we have 52 other MPs (in Barisan Nasional) who are not willing to be like this...