Najib paid for street rallies to support him, claims Dr M

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad has accused Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak of being behind street rallies to support his premiership in the face of calls for his resignation.

"Najib has paid people to demonstrate in the streets in support of him. He has, of course, made it illegal for people to demonstrate for his removal," said Mahathir on his blog today.

Although he did not specify, the long-serving PM was likely referring to the red shirt rally on Sept 16 in Kuala Lumpur, held by pro-Najib quarters.

Najib significantly praised the rally for defending the Malays and his government.

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-Mkini