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Rafizi’s ‘big shark’ show
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Rafizi’s ‘big shark’ show
Of ‘beggars’ and ‘prostitutes’
Hadi’s religious twist to corruption
Rafizi’s ‘big shark’ show
PKR number two Rafizi Ramli will reveal the name of a politician involved in the littoral combat ship (LCS) scandal. He claims to have evidence against this “big shark”.
Rafizi also said that he is doing this so that the blame is not placed on the “anchovies” alone while the sharks continue to swim free.
He added that the former Royal Malaysian Navy officials who have been charged or are expected to be charged in relation to the scandal are not the masterminds.
According to him, it is a “big shark” who has the authority over the project, including appointing a contractor, determining project specifications, making advance payments and having cash channelled abroad prior to the ships’ delivery.
He said former premier Najib Abdul Razak, former defence minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and current Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein cannot claim to be ignorant over the matter.
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Of ‘beggars’ and ‘prostitutes’
MIC and Umno lawmaker Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz have shown no signs of letting up on their no holds barred verbal jousting match and continued to hurl insults at each other.
Drawing first blood, Nazri had called MIC a “beggar” over its intention to contest 12 parliamentary seats in the 15th general election.
An incensed MIC president SA Vigneswaran retorted that “political beggars” were better than “political prostitutes”.
Nazri then responded that those who sought safe seats to contest are the real “political prostitutes”.
At this juncture, MIC vice-president A Kohilan Pillay joined the fray and labelled Nazri as someone who is “drunk on politics”, blamed him for the Hindraf uprising in 2008 and referred to his luxurious lifestyle.
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Hadi’s religious twist to corruption
The brickbats came fast and hard for PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang when he declared that non-Muslims take the lion’s share when it comes to corruption.
Pointing out that MACC does not give a racial breakdown, PKR’s Fahmi Fadzil asked where Hadi obtained the figures to substantiate his “wild allegation”.
He also stressed that former premier Najib Abdul Razak was implicated in the biggest financial scandal in the world.
Sinking her claws into the PAS president, DAP’s Teresa Kok said under Hadi’s leadership, the Islamist party has drifted from its original principles and is now espousing extremist views.
On the other hand, MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said corruption is a universal evil which is not linked to any particular race, religion or culture.
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What else is happening?
Najib Abdul Razak appears to be feeling the heat over his final appeal bid. Staring at the prospect of landing in prison, he talks about feeling alone and how his good deeds seem worthless. His lawyers, on the other hand, get a drubbing from their peers.
The former premier also swore his innocence at the Kampung Baru mosque while Dr Mahathir Mohamad accused him of upending the Malay race.
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob denied that he is waiting for Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s criminal trial to conclude before calling for the 15th general election. He also dismisses talk of a rift between them.
In Sabah, the state Pakatan Harapan chief Christina Liew stressed on the importance of the opposition being a united front in order to win more seats in the general election. She also did not rule out working with Warisan.
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