‘The PM of this country should be elected by the people to represent them nationally and internationally. The question of race and religion should not interfere.’
On PM hands over job to Najib in 2 years
David Anthony: Whether Abdullah hands over the Umno presidency to his deputy or whether the Umno grassroots want to see the position of their leader contested is a matter for Umno to decide.
Their decision, however, has a significant bearing on the citizens of the country because whoever becomes the president of Umno will automatically become the prime minister of the country.
The prime minister is first minister of all Malaysians. If his prime ministership depends on Umno he remains indebted to Umno. How can he administer to the nation as a whole without a conflict of interest?
He may or may not hold the leadership of Umno but he has to be the choice of the people. His premiership must depend on the people.
I am first Malaysian and not a Malay, hence, cannot be a member of Umno. A vast segment of Malaysian citizenry are not Malay and a good percentage of them do not subscribe to the behaviour of Umno leaders and members.
Not all Malays, on the other hand, are Umno members.
After half a century of independence are we or are we not all equal citizens irrespective of race, colour and religion? I, a Malaysian citizen, would like to have a say in who I want as my prime minister.
The prime minister of this country should be elected by the people to represent them nationally and internationally. The question of race and religion should not interfere in this democratic process.
Whatever the founding fathers may have decided then, we live in this day and age. The laws and the constitution are not absolute decrees. I would like to see rules put in place that are relevant to the people of the time.
Let us elect our prime minister.
Mengchai: ‘(Deputy Prime Minister) Najib (Razak) also needs time to prepare the party for the next elections - whether it's 2012 or 2013.’
‘During this period, I will also let Najib sit in more committees and get to know the leaders of other countries.’
But Can Najib last that long with the scandals going on? Maybe our flip-flop PM will change his mind again in the next two weeks!
Nithiyaavaani: I'm very happy to hear Pak Lah's decision but I’m very angry and irritated with the suggestion Najib as PM.
Who chose Najib? The rakyat or Pak Lah? I didn’t choose Najib. How could Pak Lah think that the rakyat will accept all his decisions?
The rakyat gave a mandate to Pak Lah to be the PM. The rakyat did choose him. But there shouldn't be another mistake like how Dr M came to power.
The rakyat are the ‘power’ in Malaysia. The rakyat should be allowed to choose their PM.
Please have a referendum when choosing the next PM. We need a PM who is berjiwa rakyat - not a PM who wastes the rakyat 's money in buying submarines and allowing expensive shopping trips abroad for his wife.
Maran12: I belief the credibility of both the PM and DPM have been tarnished. Neither of them should hold the PM’s position.
We need a fresh and new batch of politicians and ministers with a new way of thinking to lead Malaysia in to a new dimension. BN leaders act like kindergarten kids.
On Altantuya allegations 'will not affect handover'
Dhammika: What is he talking about? How can he be sure that Najib won’t be implicated. The case is still under investigation.
Bala’s first declaration is strong enough to implicate Najib. What kind of BN personalties are these?
In other countries, minister quit once there is a scandal. Some commit suicide. Here they cling on power.
Their mind is so deluded that it makes them ignorant of the truth. BN is so defiled with greed,hatred and delusion. They are hungry for power.
They shall be punished by the ripening of the Universal Law of Cause and Effect.
Santan: Our PM is either a genius strategist (very likely) or not smart (not many think so). Either way, we’re doomed if he doesn’t step now.
Why give anyone, smart or not, another two years to mess up? Haven’t we had enough?
Are we really living in a democratic country? Why are we putting up with gross incompetence, acute corruption, intense abuse of power, manipulation of justice, racial discrimination, cronyism, filthy politics, etc. in broad daylight?
The rakyat have to suffer from it and the whole world can see it but there’s nothing anyone can do about it. What kind of country are we living in?
And we’re supposed to celebrate our 51st year of independence in less than 2 months.
Dear PM, please stop insulting our intelligence and testing our patience. Retire today.
Dear DPM, please check your conscience.
Dear PM’s cronies, please don’t be so greedy – just take your loot and leave.
Dear PM wannabes, please check your reflection in the mirror first.
Dear opposition, please remember what you originally started out to do. And do your best.
Dear Rakyat , the power is in your hands – please don’t hesitate to use it, and use it wisely.
I think the rakyat are willing to forgive and forget if the incompetent, the corrupted, the racists and the parasites are willing to go away quietly instead of holding back Malaysia’s progress.
We just want to move forward as soon as possible.
On Najib worse off with two-year transition
John Weinthal: Ladbrokes' odds on next Malaysian PM:
5 to1 Anwar Ibrahim
10 to1 Wan Azizah - Raja Petra
50 to1 Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah
100 to1 Muhyiddin Yassin
1000 to1 Rafidah
10,000 to1 Samy Vellu
99,999 to1 John Weinthal
100,000 to1 Najib Razak
