
Ministers' backbiting helps press home 'dysfunctional gov't' narrative - Daim
'You can express your views, but just because you have a view doesn't mean you are correct.'

'You can express your views, but just because you have a view doesn't mean you are correct.'

Mahathir’s adviser claims public servants bemoan the lack of trust by ministers.

COMMENT | The haste with which mega projects are being pushed through raises questions on re-emergence of patronage.

Dr M's trusted adviser says this includes the claim that the Finance Ministry is controlled by the Chinese.

He asks whether it was a personal emissary of the former PM involved in the negotiations.

Former finance minister suggests teaming up with Indonesia to face global economic challenges.

He is also puzzled why Najib Abdul Razak is defending himself over the matter.




UPDATED 4.37PM | He reportedly says this after concluding re-negotiations that slashed RM21.5 billion from ECRL's cost.

He also denies any discontent within Harapan over him being picked to head negotiations.

He stresses that it is vital for a coalition in its infancy to find common goals and principles.


The CEP chair clarifies that it may not necessarily be a takeover but purchase of stocks instead.



'Instead of depending on logic and facts, we prefer to buy into the racist rhetoric of politicians'.


CEP chair says the excuse that cabinet members are new to the job is no longer acceptable.



UPDATED 5.01PM | The former minister says this when asked about his status in the gov't, and link to PM Dr Mahathir.

The government adviser also says Putrajaya is hoping for a speedy resolution to the project.