Mahathir unsheathe his velvet gloves to show iron fist (1)

MM Online - Azmin denies CEP extension means Cabinet is weak:

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The prime minister’s decision to retain the Council of Eminent Persons is not indication that his ministers were ineffectual, said Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

The economic affairs minister said it was simply Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s prerogative to keep the quasi-official advisory council beyond the previously stated 100 days.

Azmin argued instead that the present Cabinet was “very strong” and the PM’s choice was simply a matter of necessity.

“He (Dr Mahathir) has made it clear he needs more time as there were many issues (already there) when we came into Putrajaya,” he said in reference to the administrative capital.

“As there are many issues, the prime minister needs more time to study those reports (presented by the CEP),” he said.

Dr Mahathir said today the CEP will continue its efforts to advise him and the government.

covered by velvet gloves for 100 days 

Omigosh, may the Heavens save all of us from the Dictator for his numerous unending capati-ing, and the continuing power of his old Mahathir-ism crony Daim Zainuddin.

... and we'll get the CEP for another 10,000 days?

Mark my words, Mahathir never keeps his promises on things he has already targeted to have or demolish, whether on the CEP, giving up his PM position to Anwar after 2 years, recognising the UEC, abolishing the BTN (he will reconstruct that sinister agency with a new name). Watch out especially for his No 3 national car.