Najib Razak Wants To Return To Power, Mahathir Mohamad's Response: He Has No Shame

Mahathir Mohamad, considers former PM Najib Razak who was involved in corruption to have no shame because he wants to return to the Malaysian political stage. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad admitted that he was embarrassed by former Prime Minister Najib Razak who was involved in allegations of misappropriating state funds and wanted to return to power. Mahathir stated this in the second open letter to Johor voters delivered in Kuala Lumpur, Sunday 20 February 2022. He said the open letter was written to ensure that Najib does not return to power. , including by me," Mahathir said. He said Najib needed to be prevented because if he returned to power, it would mean Malaysia would be ruled and governed by a kleptocrat from the "court cluster". .On February 15, Mahathir who is also the Chairman of the Pejuang Party repeated his warning to his former protégés Muhyiddin Yassin that the Johor State Election (PRN) aims to further strengthen the “court cluster” in UMNO.” Some voters said that court clusters and kleptocracy groups did not fight in PRN Johor. It's true, but those who fight on the ticket of UMNO and Barisan Nasional will give strength to the judiciary and the kleptocracy," Mahathir said. Mahathir said he initially supported Najib's leadership because he believed in his abilities. He also felt indebted to the late Abdul Razak Hussein for having "Unfortunately, Najib is not like his father, Tun Razak, a dignified nationalist fighter. Najib stole state money with the help of Jho Low. I will continue to mention Najib or anyone who is trying to undermine the country and deceive the people," he added. Previously when responding to Mahathir Mohamad's criticism, Najib Razak said that the Malaysian political veteran was healthy because he could say his name.