Let Dr Mahathir finish his term as PM, says Azmin

Diyana Ibrahim Lee Chi Leong Diyana Ibrahim, Lee Chi Leong Updated 4 years ago · Published on 22 Oct 2019 3:06PM · 6 Comments

PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali (left) is supporting calls for Dr Mahathir Mohamad to serve a full term as prime minister, contradictory to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim’s claim. – The Malaysian Insight pic, October 22, 2019.

DR Mahathir Mohamad should be allowed to serve out his term as prime minister, said PKR deputy president and Economics Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.

Azmin said those who accused him of working to form a new government are the masterminds who want to form an administration through the backdoor.

“Quarters that want to reshuffle the government earlier than that, be it two years or one, are those who want a back-door government,” he said without mentioning Pakatan Harapan designated prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Azmin’s position is opposed to Anwar’s position, who has publicly said he expects to succeed Dr Mahathir next year after Pakatan Harapan’s second anniversary in power.

“Dr Mahathir should be allowed to remain as prime minister until the end of the term as it is the people’s mandate,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby today.

Azmin is among those named as collaborating with Umno vice-president Hishammuddin Hussein to form a government that excludes Pakatan Harapan component parties DAP and Amanah.

Azmin said the Pakatan Harapan consensus is for Anwar to take over from Dr Mahathir but without a timeline.

“What is decided by Harapan is only in spirit and an understanding without any fixed timeframe.

“I challenge any individual to tell the public that the agreement sets for a near term (transition). There is none. Why is this matter being played up?”

He said unnecessary speculation on the transition plan should stop as it is not doing any good for the country’s economy. – October 22, 2019.

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  • Why dont you just join Bersatu? When they lose their MP seat in TG Piai next month they will be happy to have you join them to replace the one seat they lost.

    Posted 4 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • Azmin is pushing Mahatir to be a man of no dignity and untrustworthy. Azizah turned down tbe Agong offer of the PMship as regatds to an agreement and Mahatir promises to pass to Anwar within a 2 yrs timr frame.

    Posted 4 years ago by S L · Reply

  • Azmin you are a waste of time !

    Posted 4 years ago by Kurian Cherian · Reply

  • Promises must be kept. That's what we voted for.

    Posted 4 years ago by Anonymous 1234 · Reply

  • Do not bring this subject up again! Your economic portfolio needs more attention!

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • We voted for 2 years as Mahathir being PM...azmin is the ''belakang'' guy.

    Posted 4 years ago by Lipdah Lia · Reply