Muhyiddin betrayed party principles, not me, says Dr Mahathir

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 12 Mar 2020 11:00AM · 5 Comments

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin can now ‘buy’ the support of lawmakers, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 12, 2020.

DR Mahathir Mohamad clarified that Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin did not personally betray him, but the party’s struggle.

The former prime minister clarified his description of Bersatu president Muhyiddin as a “traitor” in the immediate aftermath of the latter taking over as the prime minister with the support of Umno and PAS.

“The word (traitor) does not refer to him. (It refers to) his actions betraying the party’s struggle. Rightly, in Bersatu’s struggle… my views should be prioritised for discussions, but I was flatly rejected.

“So, I was disappointed with the action of those who previously pledged support to me, told me they were fully behind me and not at all interested in becoming the prime minister,” Dr Mahathir was quoted as saying in an interview with Malay daily Sinar Harian.

Muhyiddin previously insisted on being loyal to him but had decided to work with “kleptocrats” simply to gain their support during the recent political crisis, said Dr Mahathir.

He said he was disappointed and angry to see Muhyiddin willing to work with corrupt leaders, such as Najib Razak.

“So, I felt let down. Maybe the word ‘traitor’ won’t seem accurate to some. But for me, those actions count as betraying the cause.”

Dr Mahathir also conceded that he does not have the numbers to stage a comeback and that support has now swung to Muhyiddin.

Muhyiddin secured the majority support through his cabinet appointments, said Dr Mahathir.

Muhyiddin could also hand out “sweets” to many people to garner support. He also poured cold water on Pakatan Harapan’s plan to move a motion of no confidence in the new prime minister. – March 12, 2020.

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  • He is definitely a TRAITOR TO PH. Be honest and do not twist and turn your words. We are remember clearly you called him that too and why change your tone now?

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

    • Hes clarifying that he doesnt think the man is a traitor but his actions. Why do you people jump at every bloody thing as if youre prophetic sages who can see the truth when everyone else cant? Had you shut up and let the man govern without adding your two cents worth at every turn maybe wed be in a different place. Your willingness to jump at every bark is what politicians use to create noise and perpetuate mayhem. Bozos.

      Posted 4 years ago by P P · Reply

  • heavenly shades of night are falling...
    its twilight time...

    Posted 4 years ago by KNN ... · Reply

  • 60% muslim/Malay population command 90% of Ministerial posts.This is fair, then what is not fair? PH must bite the bullet and move forward with multi ethnic policies and bring up the B40 group. BN and PN aims to enrich the powerful and rich and support the poor to survive only. They make the B40 live with no dignity (tidak bermaruah) and no choice but dependent on them to offer them RM500 after taken 500million. If BN/PN wants to continue governing, they will keep the Malays B40 remain poor for a long long time.

    Posted 4 years ago by James Wong · Reply

  • When he says that TSMY betrayed party principles, does that still not make him a traitor to the party? if a person betrays the democratic principles of a nation and endorses communism for example, e also call him a traitor. A traitor does not just betray individuals; he can betray a nation or a party. He is still very much a traitor. Whats TDM's purpose for twisting his tongue? Only he knows his own evil intentions. Well meaning Malaysians were willing to give him another chance in GE14 to redeem his otherwise soiled past but he had squandered and betrayed that trust. Sorry TDM, never again will I trust your evil mind. Just get out and get lost. You won't be missed. Every mess today facing the nation was actually created by you, and when you had the chance to make good your damage, you inflicted even more damage. I was one of those goons who supported you in 1998 against DSAI and then supported you for GE14. What a fool I have been having been bitten twice.

    Posted 4 years ago by Mike Mok · Reply