Azmin urges Ampang voters to back Dr Mahathir as PM

Chan Kok Leong Chan Kok Leong Updated 4 years ago · Published on 16 Feb 2020 10:37PM · 4 Comments

PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali speaking at the CNY gathering in Ampang today. Azmin says there is too much politicking in Malaysia. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 16, 2020.

PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali has urged Ampang voters to support Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in continuing to lead the country amid speculation of a “Pakatan Nasional”.

“Stop politicking as there is already too much politicking in this country,” Azmin said in his speech at the Ampang Chinese New Year celebrations tonight.

“Please support Dr Mahathir to lead the country and rebuild the economy following the novel coronavirus outbreak.

“Let him lead so that after Apec, Malaysia can emerge as a country that can compete again,” Azmin, who is also economic affairs minister said, referring to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in November.

Dr Mahathir had said that he would step down as prime minister after the summit concludes.

Although Azmin holds the Gombak parliamentary seat and Bukit Antarabangsa state seat, he was one of the main VIPs at the Ampang function as the seat is held by one of his lieutenants, PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin.

But despite complaining about unnecessary politicking in the country, Azmin began his speech by welcoming Gerakan president Dominic Lau, a party he has been linked to.

“After this, there will be all sorts of stories,” said Azmin.

It has been speculated that Azmin may join Gerakan as he wages a power struggle with PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.

While Azmin has complained about unfair appointments to the PKR central leadership committee, Anwar’s followers alleged that the former heads a group set on keeping Dr Mahathir in power for a full term at Anwar’s expense.

The speculation re-emerged this month after it was revealed that Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi suggested working with Dr Mahathir to form a Pakatan Nasional pact.

And, adding fuel to the speculation, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang also said his party will moot a motion of confidence in Parliament for Dr Mahathir to continue leading the country. – February 16, 2020.

PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali and PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin tossing yee sang at the CNY programme in Ampang today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 16, 2020.

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  • Please, pleease join Gerakan. You can help Gerakan defeat PH. Losers have to stand together and help each other out.



    join Geraka

    Posted 4 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • Azmin is behaving exactly like PAS, politiizing the issue himself.

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • Azmin thought this will be his second time lucky. First time Kajang move he benefitted , this time I hope he will be doomed after AI moves in. All the supporters will change allegiance .

    Posted 4 years ago by Jacob Hong · Reply

  • Political prostitutes

    Posted 4 years ago by Watch Dog · Reply