Najib cares about public’s opinion, not PM’s

Zaim Ibrahim Zaim Ibrahim Updated 4 years ago · Published on 24 Jan 2020 1:07PM · 3 Comments

Former prime minister Najib Razak holding up a T-shirt featuring a cartoon of himself in Pokok Sena, Kedah, today. He says he trusts Malaysians ‘to make the right decision’ for the nation’s future. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, January 24, 2020.

NAJIB Razak is unbothered by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remarks about him, saying he puts his trust in the people.

The former prime minister, known as “Bossku” among his supporters, said the “power” to assess leaders belongs to the public.

“Dr Mahathir’s comments are his personal opinion. What matters most is the people’s opinion,” he told the press in Pokok Sena, Kedah, today.

“I trust the people to make the right decision for the country’s future.

“Malaysians are the ones who choose (the country’s leaders). It doesn’t hinge on what leaders say. The people decide for themselves.”

On Monday, Dr Mahathir said he is baffled by the public’s support for Najib, who faces a slew of corruption charges.

“I don’t understand why people can be influenced by those who cheated and stole.

“If Malaysians really want him (Najib) back, it’s okay. Bring him back in the 15th general election. And, don’t expect Pakatan Harapan to win again and repair the damage,” he told reporters in Langkawi.

The prime minister also warned that PH risks being a one-term government if it fails to change its ways.

PH last weekend lost Kimanis, its fifth by-election defeat of the 10 held since the 2018 general election.

The others were Cameron Highlands, Semenyih, Rantau and Tg Piai. – January 24, 2020.

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  • While he cares about opinion, all he gets is the worst opinion that he is a kleptocrat.

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • People never believe him but rather too frustrated with Dr M style of deliberately refuse to deliver what promised in the manifesto. This is dangerous bcos perception is built among voters that PH is not sincere in delivering the goods promised.

    Posted 4 years ago by James Wong · Reply