Kapar MP apologises to Dr Mahathir

Gan Pei Ling Gan Pei Ling Updated 5 years ago · Published on 21 Aug 2018 12:00PM · 6 Comments

KAPAR lawmaker Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid today apologised to Dr Mahathir Mohamad for alleging that he and Daim Zainuddin were plotting to prevent Anwar Ibrahim from becoming the next prime minister.

He said the incoming PKR president called him yesterday and assured him that Dr Mahathir is committed to the Pakatan Harapan consensus, where Anwar will succeed the prime minister in two years.

Abdullah said he sent a letter to Dr Mahathir’s office in Putrajaya earlier today apologising to the prime minister over the claim.

“After being advised and instructed by Anwar, I was made to understand that (my remarks) have damaged the prime minister’s reputation.

“I would like to apologise… I hope my worry that there are efforts to thwart the transfer of power by Tun is not true,” said Abdullah, a three-term PKR federal lawmaker, in a press conference today.

Abdullah, who is campaigning for Rafizi Ramli to be deputy president in the PKR elections, alleged while campaigning that Dr Mahathir and Daim preferred incumbent PKR deputy president Azmin Ali to succeed as prime minister.

Both Dr Mahathir and Daim have denied the allegation. Dr Mahathir had also demanded proof to substantiate the allegation.

Abdullah, a former trade union activist, sent his apology letter to Dr Mahathir’s office in Putrajaya earlier today.

“I believe Dr Mahathir will honour the consensus,” he said.

However, he said he will not tolerate any attempt from within or outside PH to prevent Anwar from becoming the next prime minister.

He added that Daim and Bersatu strategist Rais Hussin previously made disparaging remarks about Anwar’s succession.

“Dr Mahathir wanted proof. The proof is in what they said,” he said.

Daim said it was foolish to make Anwar the prime minister immediately in an interview with Singapore newspaper The Straits Times published on May 15 and Rais supported the statements. – August 21, 2018.

 

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  • Too little too late comes to mind. These third echelon politicians should do their homework before opening their mouth unnecessarily. Publicly eating crow after making a fool of himself and earning the wrath of many is not a wise strategy. If at all he has wittingly or unwittingly disqualified himself from higher office in the future. Even his MP's post may not be there the next time around. Let this serve as a warning for the other loudmouths to look and think before you blabber.

    Posted 5 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

    • Totally agree Think loud before talking stupidly

      Posted 5 years ago by George Singaram · Reply

    • Stupid politicians numskull.

      Posted 5 years ago by CHEE Meng Ng · Reply

  • Sani...talk less. Work more. Rakyat dont like this kinda attitude.

    Posted 5 years ago by Lakshmi Ganthan · Reply

  • We appreciated your contribution for 3 terms as MP but your mindset must change that all the politicians are working for the Rakyat and willing to let go at anytime if no longer needed by Rakyat.
    Not gila power like BN and some of their politicians talk with big mouth.

    Posted 5 years ago by Malaysian New · Reply

  • Its pretty clear you won't wag your tail if your master didn't instruct you to do so - its so obvious - you are just a loud speaker to passed the message nothing more nothing less. Insecurity, well let me tell you this an agreement has been reach which is known to all and any other moves might just seen as fraction. Don't play the game to loose. Bring your message like a gentlemen do and don't applied under the waist tactic as those as dumno style of play. Last but not least be a true man and go meet up with the 93 year old man and apologies to him man to man and not via the media you moron.

    Posted 5 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply