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Friday, November 18, 2011

Dr M: Koh should just quit as Gerakan head

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called on Dr Koh Tsu Koon to step down as Gerakan president for failing to lead his party properly.

Speaking to reporters today after a function in Kuala Lumpur, Mahathir said a leader must step down after making a major failure, as Abdullah Ahmad Badawi did as BN chief after the 2008 general elections.

"I am sorry to say this about Koh. Personally he is a very nice man but he has failed in his duty. Gerakan has failed as a result of this.

"If he is to lead Gerakan in the election then it may not bring the desired impact for BN. He has been there too long and is not effective and hence, he should resign," he said.

The former premier said the opportunity should be given to other Gerakan members as the party has other capable leaders.

Mahathir said in Malaysian culture, it was unfortunate that party leaders and ministers do not resign or take responsibility when something bad happens and instead overstay.

He suggested that Malaysia should instead adopt Japanese culture of governance, which see cabinet ministers resigning immediately after a major scandal.

"We should not overstay. That is why I resign as I do not want to overstay my tenure as premiership and give Pak Lah a chance to show his capability."

"If not nobody knows his (Pak Lah's) credibility,” he quipped.

Mahathir said he stood on to lead BN to victory in every general election during his 22-year premiership and with a two-thirds majority.

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