‘BN’s clear and present danger’
Barisan Nasional leaders say they may lose out in the election if internal sabotage is not contained.
(Free Malaysia Today) – A divided Barisan Nasional may spell the end of Prime Minister’s Najib Tun Razak reign in Putrajaya. And this warning to the Barisan Nasional comes from non-other than Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia.
The paper quoting party leaders says sabotage is a very clear and present danger and could lead to the BN losing more seats than in 2008.
At the Umno’s 66th anniversary two weeks ago, Najib put on a brave face and touched on the gathering as a show of support that the party is not divided and that they are ready to face the elections.
Some 60,000 members had congregated at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here in the gathering which party sources said was meant as a “loyalty test” apart from propping up the party’s machinery and mobilisation strength.
Najib joked that the display of unity gave him enough confidence to hold elections sooner than expected.
Threat real
But Abdul Aziz Rahman, the president of the former BN Lawmakers Council, said the threat of internal sabotages is real and the ruling coalition could see itself battered if the problem is not contained.
“This election is momentous time for BN. If party members are not united then we will see the black episode (of 2008) repeating itself.
“BN’s victory will depend on the unity of all members and component party members,” he was quoted by Utusan Malaysia today.
