Dr M not against Anwar as PM, says DAP wanted Shafie
Dr Mahathir Mohamad has alleged that DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng prefers Warisan president Shafie Apdal as the opposition coalition’s prime minister candidate.
He, on the other hand, said he was “not against” Anwar Ibrahim taking the top job provided the PKR president could prove he had the support of a majority of MPs.
Interviewed on radio station BFM 89.9 this morning, the former prime minister denied believing Anwar was unfit to succeed him. He insisted that he had intended to pass the baton to Anwar back when he was in office.
“No, I am not against him. But he wanted me to resign before I finished my work. I would step down, I told him.
“In fact, I told him (to) just give me six months because I had work to do,” he said during the radio station's Breakfast Grille segment.
“Yes, he will become prime minister but there is one thing you have to accept, that he (must) get majority support.
“I can’t determine (it), I can’t just say ‘you become the prime minister’. You have to get the support of the majority of the members of Parliament,” Mahathir elaborated.
When asked why he thought Shafie was a better prime minister candidate than Anwar, Mahathir pointed to Lim. He also claimed that Harapan needed him on board for his appeal to Malay voters.
“Well, this is the feeling of Guan Eng, of DAP.
“Anwar doesn't want me to be there at all. But if I'm not there, the Malays will not support Pakatan Harapan. And he will not be able to continue as prime minister,” he answered.
Malaysiakini has contacted Lim for comment.
Last June, Mahathir publicly endorsed Shafie as the opposition pact’s prime minister candidate following a meeting with DAP and Amanah's top leaders.
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Asked who Pejuang intended to collaborate with during the next general election, Mahathir was evasive but did not rule out Umno when asked.
Although, the Pejuang chairperson insisted they will not work with politicians who have been charged in court.
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Maybe its true...?
ReplyDeleteLim Guan Eng sounds very cold towards Anwar these days.
The shit stirrer is at it again.
ReplyDeleteHe is not against Anwar as PM? And LGE is the devil?
Are we to believe the shit stirrer giving way to LGE on the choice of PM?
I don't know why people are giving him a platform to spout his nonsense
to make us hate him MORE
DeleteIt would be good to read LGE's response to what the shit stirrer said.
DeleteWith 2 Feet already in the coffin...TRUE FOOLS are those who seek his Opinion like the Ah-Long and sue Tan to implement Emergency via the Ah-Long Wife as Emmisary......I can confirm he Support Muhyiddin 100% as PM...it was Stupid Harapan that allowed this Pariah PM to be Home Minister and PACK the Systems with IGP and Judges.....Now they ALL FEAR WHEN ANWAR TAKES OVER..HE WILL DO THE SAME TO PROSECUTE TUN Dr Mati Tak Lama Lagi Muhyiddin, Azmin, Hamzah, Zuriadah, Hissahmuddin, tok pa, Mat Hassan & Family ....Hell..... UMNO MP Support this MOVE TO GET HIM BEFORE HE DIES FROM COVID 20, 21 UNLEASHED!!...JANUARY 13 = MALAY MAY 13 Emergency and the Damage will be seen for years!!..TRUE MALAY HAD ENOUGH OF THESE UMNO SCUMBAGS ANYWAY!!
ReplyDeleteconman hv a point, does anwar hv the number? however conman never clarify a point, is he one of mp that okay with anwar as pm? seem like he now say yes but who trust a conman?
ReplyDeleteanwar stance is rather clear, only he can be pm n no one else.
lge is fine whoever be pm as long as dap ie lims hv a say.
no one can or ever will knock him off his perch, he is the ultimate machiavellian, a person who will lie and cheat to get the throne, crafty and deceitful
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