DPM: Umno fixing its internal problems
By Lisa J Ariffin, The Malaysian Insider
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today agreed with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that Umno is plagued with internal squabbles but gave an assurance that the matter is being addressed.
“We all know after Prime Minister (Datuk Seri) Najib Razak took over from his predecessor (Tun) Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, there were problems, like internal squabbles,” Muhyiddin (picture) told reporters today at a press conference here.
“However, to say that the party is not moving to address the problem is not true. But I believe that not enough is being done. More needs to be done,” he said.
Last week, former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir had criticised Umno for not making any effective improvements since the 2008 general election.
The party’s longest-serving president was quoted as saying Umno currently lacked good, credible leaders and that it was a pale shadow of its former glory.
Muhyiddin today acknowledged the caustic appraisal from Dr Mahathir, saying that the former premier still cared about the party and wanted to see it stay relevant and lead the government.
