Najib blames opposition for Umno leaders’ insensitive remarks

Datuk Seri Najib Razak says Umno and Barisan Nasional leaders who make inflammatory remarks will be dealth with. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 18, 2015.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today admitted that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders might have made inflammatory remarks in the past, but said that it was done in response to the insults issued by "the other side".

He vowed to deal with BN members through the law or party disciplinary channels, but urged the opposition to similarly tone down on their "insolence".

"Yes, I am aware that there may be statements made by certain individuals in BN, even in Umno itself, there may be statements made by some individuals," Najib said in his speech at the Gerakan annual national delegates' conference in Shah Alam today.

He said that the comments made did not reflect the party's leadership and that he still believed in the spirit of consensus in BN.

"If there are statements made by individuals, we will deal with it. And I think we should deal with it. Whether in terms of law enforcement or discipline within the party. But we hope that the other side is also not too insolent.

"Because for every action there will be a reaction... If you insult the leaders of this country, there will be a reaction. The best thing is don't insult the leadership."

- TMI