Something fishy with the Zam-Zahid hug

YOURSAY | ‘Why would a deputy prime minister bother to visit a retired politician?’

Zam jokes about arrest after DPM visit

Ferdtan: We can only speculate why Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, a busy deputy prime minister and also a home minister, visited former minister Zainuddin Maidin, who is part of ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s clique.

Mahathir has been critical of Najib and demanding that he steps down. As Zahid was appointed without Mahathir’s blessing, he will most likely be the first casualty if Najib were to be removed as PM.

Is he seeking assurance, and insurance, from the other camp? Or is this the start of keeping the communication going between the two camps using Zainuddin as the middleman?

Something is up. I would not be surprised if this is a case of Zahid looking out for himself.

Anonymous #12566075: Yes, something fishy going on. Otherwise, why would a deputy prime minister bother to visit a retired politician?

Headhunter: Haven't he heard? In politics, keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.

CQ Muar: Zainuddin Maidin (Zam), something seems to be telling me henceforth, you are going to praise "your boss" like nobody's business.

There will be no more sarcasm and criticism directed at him or the government in which he (Zahid) is a part of.

Good for you, Zam, and do expect more good things to come your way; maybe some unexpected "windfall", who knows?

Upon looking further, you (Zam) could be elevated and enriched should Zahid take over the premiership, therefore pray hard!

Lord Denning: A friend of my enemy is my enemy. Watch out, Najib!

Vent: If a picture is worth a thousand words. Zahid may be the only man standing, even when Umno falls.

He is clearly a man for all seasons and an easy prey for seasonal sycophancy.

Hplooi: In my opinion, the right-wing group within Umno is sensing an irreversible split in public opinion. They are currently circling the wagon with new alliances and coalescence.

The aim is to ensure the next generation of warlords will be in power.

Consciously Malaysian: We call the jaga kereta boy "boss" too, so that he won't scratch our cars.

High hopes on PAC with new chief, says Pua

Stand Up Be Counted: How to expect the public accounts committee (PAC) to be brave and neutral when the leader is appointed by the accused?

Democracy: Newly-elected Rompin MP Hasan Arifin, if you want to be promoted to be a minister super-fast, please consult (former PAC chairperson) Nur Jazlan Mohamed as to what you must do as PAC chief.

Res Ipsa: The rulers should just step in and set up a royal commission of inquiry since we do not know what more rabbits would be pulled out from the hat once Najib finds that the PAC investigations get too hot under the collar for him.

Do we really want to go through another round of postponements under such circumstances?

Pemerhati: Najib is desperate to cover up the fact that he has allegedly stolen billions from 1MDB.

Najib’s new appointee attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali lived up to Najib’s expectations when he rejected Bank Negara’s evidence regarding some wrongdoing by 1MDB and significantly and most tellingly refused to take any questions from the reporters after making his shocking statement.

Hasan, who obviously must have been specially selected by Najib, is likely to behave and act like Apandi and is likely to use all possible means to prevent the truth from coming out.

Worldly Wise: Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua is becoming a true politician by complimenting his new chairperson.

Me, I bear in mind that when the PAC got too hot on the heels of the 1MDB corruption fiasco, Najib castrated the previous PAC by (promoting) Nur Jazlan and three other members into the government.

What will happen if the PAC under Hasan gets too effective?

Shindig: I thought they had banned wayang kulit but it looks like it's still going strong. Welcome, Tuan Chairperson. Look forward to your upcoming performance. -Mkini