Proposal to push Mukhriz as one of two DPMs criticised
“Don’t shove down my throat to accept a mediocre and born-with-a-silver-spoon-in-the-mouth politician to be a national leader”
(The Star) – The proposal for Parti Warisan Negara chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal to be the Opposition’s candidate for prime minister and Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir as one of two deputy prime ministers is being scorned by some leaders.
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared two Malay proverbs that describe the lengths a parent is willing to go for his children.
The Facebook post, is believed to be in response to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s move to include his son, Mukhriz in the proposal.
“The two proverbs have the same meaning – which is a father (or a mother) prioritises his own children over others. It is no wonder a father is willing to use all possible means to ensure his beloved son gets anything he wants. That is the lesson today, ” Anwar’s posted on Facebook yesterday.
Anwar was the initial candidate for the ninth prime minister, should Pakatan Harapan win the next general election, but Dr Mahathir has disagreed to this.
On Saturday, he proposed for Anwar to be deputy prime minister alongside Mukhriz should Pakatan Plus win the next general election.
Pakatan Plus is the moniker for parties from the Opposition coalition and the splinter group of Bersatu members supporting Dr Mahathir and Parti Warisan Sabah.
DAP central executive committee member Datuk Teng Chang Khim said he rejected the proposal to have a leader, whom he described as being born with a “silver spoon”.
