I’m not Zahid’s favourite, says KJ
Khairy Jamaluddin says he remains loyal to Barisan Nasional.
SUNGAI BULOH: Khairy Jamaluddin tonight said that he might not be in Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s good books, hours after disputing the Umno president’s claim on his candidacy in the general election.
“I’m not the president’s favourite person as I am not a yes man,” he said at a town hall meeting here tonight.
The former Rembau MP, however, said he remained loyal to Barisan Nasional.
Khairy also said he did not want Umno to be “known for its court cluster”.
The term refers to prominent Umno leaders, including Zahid and former prime minister Najib Razak, who are either on trial or have been convicted on charges such as criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering.
“If there are any attempts to subvert any cases I’ll be the first to object to it, because we shouldn’t interfere. That’s a promise.”
Khairy pointed out that many within Umno were afraid to step up and ask for change.
“But right now we have to be disciplined. He (Zahid) is choosing the candidates. We want change too, we don’t want to be stuck with the old guard anymore,” he said.
Khairy said he wanted to see reforms in his party, to win back former supporters.
“You once supported Umno maybe but not anymore. Not because it’s a bad party but because we have some bad leaders up there. I have to try, otherwise it will keep going down.”
Earlier today, Khairy disputed Zahid’s claim that he had asked to contest the Sungai Buloh seat in the general election, saying he was “left with no choice”.
Separately, Khairy said he was looking forward to the day PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli, whom he described as a good friend, takes over from the current president, Anwar Ibrahim.
He said it would be “something special to watch” if they were both candidates for the prime minister’s post.
The health minister had yesterday declared he was ready to lead the country and become prime minister.
“I look forward to that. Not just us but all the young leaders. Who will do the right thing, who will be transparent, fight for the right values and not focus on petty politics.”
SUNGAI BULOH: Khairy Jamaluddin tonight said that he might not be in Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s good books, hours after disputing the Umno president’s claim on his candidacy in the general election.
“I’m not the president’s favourite person as I am not a yes man,” he said at a town hall meeting here tonight.
The former Rembau MP, however, said he remained loyal to Barisan Nasional.
Khairy also said he did not want Umno to be “known for its court cluster”.
The term refers to prominent Umno leaders, including Zahid and former prime minister Najib Razak, who are either on trial or have been convicted on charges such as criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering.
“If there are any attempts to subvert any cases I’ll be the first to object to it, because we shouldn’t interfere. That’s a promise.”
Khairy pointed out that many within Umno were afraid to step up and ask for change.
“But right now we have to be disciplined. He (Zahid) is choosing the candidates. We want change too, we don’t want to be stuck with the old guard anymore,” he said.
Khairy said he wanted to see reforms in his party, to win back former supporters.
“You once supported Umno maybe but not anymore. Not because it’s a bad party but because we have some bad leaders up there. I have to try, otherwise it will keep going down.”
Earlier today, Khairy disputed Zahid’s claim that he had asked to contest the Sungai Buloh seat in the general election, saying he was “left with no choice”.
Separately, Khairy said he was looking forward to the day PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli, whom he described as a good friend, takes over from the current president, Anwar Ibrahim.
He said it would be “something special to watch” if they were both candidates for the prime minister’s post.
The health minister had yesterday declared he was ready to lead the country and become prime minister.
“I look forward to that. Not just us but all the young leaders. Who will do the right thing, who will be transparent, fight for the right values and not focus on petty politics.”
Yes, everyone knows that, KJ.
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