Najib ‘confused’ by post-PM popularity

Asila Jalil Diyana Ibrahim Asila Jalil, Diyana Ibrahim Updated 5 years ago · Published on 23 Feb 2019 7:00AM · 6 Comments

Former prime minister Najib Razak says when he uses 'bossku', it is to remind himself that the people are the ones in charge. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, February 23, 2019.

NAJIB Razak wonders why he is more popular now than when he was in office, but welcomes it all the same.

He said the support he enjoys these days beats by far the backing he got when he was prime minister.

“I’m proud to get such extraordinary support. It was not like this when I was prime minister. Even I am confused,” he told a crowd of 200 at a ceramah in Semenyih last night.

“I should have gotten more support when I was prime minister, but the opposite has happened.”

Najib said Malaysians now are a braver lot who are not afraid to criticise the Pakatan Harapan administration when it “attacks” him.

He said the things he points out to the government are facts, adding that he is not one to spread lies given that he has been a victim of slander.

“I do not slander anyone because I’ve been a victim of it. I don’t want anyone else to become a victim.

“I provide the people with facts and let them judge.”

The crowd shouted “bossku” – “my boss” – several times during Najib’s speech, a nickname given to the former prime minister by his supporters.

He said “bossku” is derived from Sabahan slang, and means “friend”.

“When I say ‘bossku’, it is to remind myself that the people are the boss.

“Barisan Nasional leaders must realise that the people are the real boss. So, don’t be arrogant, don’t be egoistic.

“We must understand that they are the ones who determine our future.”

The slogan “malu apa, bossku?” does not mean that one lacks a sense of shame, he said.

“We are grateful with what we have. That’s why when the slogan ‘malu apa, bossku?’ is used, it doesn’t refer to feelings of shame. Instead, it means we are grateful with what we have,” he said, adding that PH leaders are not happy with the “bossku” moniker as they cannot match his popularity. – February 23, 2019.

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  • Popular with 200 kampong folks only here. But you Lanun Pekan is also super popular world wide especially in Mongolia and US courts

    Posted 5 years ago by Jib Shit · Reply

  • Bossku is also very popular in the sessions and high court.Lets see you perform in the courts.Popcorns are ready,let the show begin

    Posted 5 years ago by Soma Govin · Reply

  • That's a solid proof that you were not popular as a PM because you are not fit to be one anyway. Never be a PM alright.

    Posted 5 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • your boss ku means rosmah

    Posted 5 years ago by . . · Reply

  • You will be even more popular in bamboo river resort among your mates soon.

    Posted 5 years ago by Chee yee ng · Reply

  • You are extremely fortunate to be allowed to speak and roam freely because of the PH govt's policy that administers the Rule of Law and democracy, unlike the previous govt that forbids and clamp down on anything that goes against the ruling party. Even 'yellow balloons' and cartoon drawings can land you in jail. Now you can do almost anything and criticize the govt without fear of arrest. Malu lah Bossku.

    Posted 5 years ago by Justin Leno · Reply