Decisive action must be taken so that Malaysia does not become a failed state, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page today, the Umno deputy president listed down some of the signs that pointed to the country heading in that direction such as, among others, the spiralling of the ringgit and influx of foreigners.
He also thanked Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin for supporting his tenure as deputy president of the party.
“I am grateful to Khairy and the Youth exco on their brave stand on issues affecting the country, especially matters that are denting the country's image such as 1MDB and the RM2.6 billion political donation to the prime minister” he said, referring to state investment vehicle 1Malaysia Development Berhad by its abbreviation.
"I respect and believe that the Youth chief's comments are made based on the principles of justice and fairness which is in accordance with Islamic teachings," he said.
Muhyiddin added that it was his concerns for the country that was pushing him to relentlessly remind his friends in government to take immediate corrective action.
"I wish to remind that if we fail to boldly tackle the crisis that has come upon our country and face it or ‘take the bulls by the horns’, I worry that Malaysia will become a failed state,” he said.
Muhyiddin said as Umno deputy president, he had conveyed his concerns through the appropriate platforms, including the Supreme Council meeting and when opening the division meetings which he was invited to attend.
"I do this because I love Umno. Leaders can come and go, but the party must remain strong to continue the struggle for the sake of the faith, race and country," he added.
Muhyiddin said it was unfortunate that certain people were critical of him, adding that it could be because he no longer held any position in government.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak last Tuesday denied Malaysia was a failed state, saying various international indicators placed the country in good standing.
He said young Malaysians should not be so easily influenced by "propaganda" against the country by certain media organisations which liked to play on sentiment.
The term "failed state" has of late also been used by some opposition politicians to describe Malaysia under Najib as the country grapples with the ringgit's devaluation against the US dollar, and amid financial scandals involving his brainchild, 1MDB.
- TMI
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