Mahathir's Pribumi a danger to Pakatan

Malaysiakini - Yoursay: Mahathir inviting the rot into Harapan:

YOURSAY | ‘The other Harapan parties are holding to principles, Bersatu Pribumi holds to none.’

'Frogs hopping into Bersatu Pribumi': Betrayal

Aktan: This is the beginning of the end of Pakatan Harapan.

There are many issues that Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad could have tackled by reviewing the performance of his cabinet. But no, he is only interested in consolidating the position of his party Bersatu Pribumi.

Non-Malays and many Malays will certainly be against this movement into Bersatu Pribumi of the seven former Umno members who were kicked off the gravy train.

Shabudin Yahaya

former syariah court judge who believes statutory rapists should be let off if they marry their underage victims
this is the mentality of Mahathir's new Pribumi member

Hafidz Baharom: It would be rather stupid if DAP, PKR and Amanah didn't consider that perhaps Bersatu Pribumi was set up to take over everything and become the new Umno.

I mean, surely you all weighed this risk happening, didn't you, when you formed Harapan? Well, now that risk has come true.

Lodestar: I can feel a chilly wind blowing. Have we given Mahathir so much power and respect to the extent that he can now do whatever he likes? Has be become our ‘God-PM’, the saviour of the nation who can never be criticised?

just focus on your sudoku, and buat ta'tahu, ta'dengar pun 

Kim Quek: It has been Mahathir’s plan to take over Umno, and he has been doing it by the carrot-and-stick formula with prosecution and jail on the one hand, and reward on the other.
Bersatu Pribumi will soon become Umno 2.0, riding on Harapan which will become another version of BN – unless the leadership of PKR, DAP and Amanah has the guts to take the necessary bold action – and it has to be done now before it is too late.

Harry Mou: DAP leaders, where are your voices? Why are you quiet like mice? If you don't take strong action now, be notified that Harapan voters will make you lose in next general election.

They are extremely angry with Bersatu Pribumi, and with DAP for not standing up to their partners in Harapan.

KSL: That old fox Mahathir. I won’t be surprised if the Sabah Umno members joining in will be the next to be announced.

How can one trust Mahathir? He is historically unreliable. A veritable liar right and will be until the end. Say goodbye to the premiership, Anwar Ibrahim.

'It's what they are now that counts' - Dr M says on Shabudin

Shabudin Yahaya

former syariah court judge who believes statutory rapists should be let off if they marry their underage victims
this is the mentality of Mahathir's new Pribumi member 

KitP: Umno is a rotting party, and Mahathir is inviting in the rot.

Justice Now: Bersatu Pribumi’s full name when translated into English is Malaysian United Indigenous Party, not a far cry from United Malay National Organisation. Was that done on purpose? It will be a Nakba if these MPs eventually become members of cabinet again.

Sixty years of these leaders is surely more than enough. The breath of fresh air is fast depleting, because of the foulness coming in through the backdoor.

What does Mahathir seek to achieve by bringing these leaders into the Harapan fold? I would rather have a bungling and wrong-footed new government than to have these known evils in Harapan.

The coalition is becoming a sterilising plant. I hope Mahathir is not inviting the proverbial nyamuk (mosquitoes) into the kelambu (netting).

Bruclax: Dear Mahathir, haven't you heard of the adage a leopard never changes its spots? If we only need to look at “what they are now”, you might as well take the whole lot of thieves into your party.

For a statesperson of your stature sometimes your rationale is disappointing. These actions go against the very grain of what Harapan is.

Corruption, deception and thievery is part of the Umno DNA. Why did the rakyat work hard to ensure these politicians are not in power? You so easily open the backdoor for them.

Do you seriously believe that they want to join you to serve the people? Or is this to strengthen your power base? I shudder to think of the ramifications from your actions.

Drngsc: You are severely wrong, Mahathir. Can a person pretend for six months to be good, or in your case, pretend to be good for three years?

People cannot shed their values and character in six months. No way. You are just desperate to get more MPs by the backdoor into Bersatu Pribumi. What you failed to do in GE14, you are trying to ‘buy’ over.

While the other Harapan component parties hold firm to principles, Bersatu Pribumi holds to none. Any corrupt scumbag will do. Surely the Harapan presidential council can see that? This will ruin the coalition.

Anonymous_2679c6e5: Dr M’s one-item agenda is becoming now very clear – to overthrow former premier Najib Abdul Razak.

Forget about reform and democracy. The tail is becoming bigger than the dog. Dirty money is washed clean by admission into Bersatu Pribumi. Past misdeeds are forgotten once a Bersatu Pribumishirt is worn.

The obsession with a two-thirds majority is a clear example of future intentions.

What you cannot achieve by your simple majority now because of lack of political will cannot be achieved even though you have a supermajority.

It is meant for other ulterior purposes, which will be known in due time. Harapan is turning a deaf ear to all the feedback from the rakyat at their own risk.