I am still Najib’s man, says Ku Li
(The Malaysian Insider) – Veteran Umno leader Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today insisted that he still supported Datuk Seri Najib Razak, after it was revealed that an Umno leader was allegedly behind a plot to oust the prime minister.
He said the plot was news to him, but did not rule out the possibility that it existed.
On whether he still supported Najib, Tengku Razaleigh said: “Yes, I am not with the opposition.
“But I hope we all do the right thing. Speak the truth. Explain to the people properly.”
But, Tengku Razaleigh, who is also known as Ku Li, was initially reluctant to admit he supported Najib, and only did so after he was asked thrice by reporters.
He was at first coy, and only said he supported “everybody who does things right for the country”.
When asked again, he said: “I’m still in the Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club. What does that mean?”
Ku Li also told reporters that the government could only by removed by a vote of no confidence, as other methods would not be in line with the constitution.
He said overthrowing the government by force would require military might, which would be a difficult feat for anyone.
