Vote buying: Najib’s blatant denial amuses opposition
By Free Malaysia Today
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s statement in Parliament that the federal government “never promised voters programmes or projects during the by-elections, including the Sibu by-election,” has tickled the opposition.
“He is a habitual liar. He is always twisting his words,” said Kuala Langat parliamentarian Abdullah Sani.
“It’s a habit with Najib that goes way back. When you read his comments it sounds quite funny.”
In a written response to Sibu MP Wong Ho Leng (DAP)’s question on Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s Department, while denying it had used development projects to woo voters during the Sibu by-election, admitted that it had approved 107 projects worth RM37.7 million during the campaigning period.
Wong had asked the government how much it had spent on the Sibu by-election.
“The programmes or projects approved were planned prior to the by-election, similar to other parliamentary or state constituencies throughout the nation,” the response from the PM’s Department read.
Commenting on the statement, an amused Klang MP Charles Santiago said: “The people won’t buy that!”
“The public won’t easily accept Najib’s statement because the video clip on his controversial offer is now common knowledge. They won’t buy his denial.
