Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak is prepared to contribute towards Malaysia’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic, current Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
He said this following an hour-long meeting with Najib yesterday, at which he said they discussed economic challenges both inside and outside the country, including strategies to fight the pandemic.
“Najib is committed to contributing time, energy and ideas as a team for the sake of Keluarga Malaysia,” the prime minister said in a Facebook post last night.
Najib was finance minister from 2008 and prime minister from 2009. He held both posts until BN’s defeat in the 2018 general election.
His legacy during his time in office is saddled by the 1MDB scandal, for which he is facing multiple corruption proceedings that are still pending in court. Najib has maintained he is innocent and is challenging a conviction against him.
Meanwhile, Najib said he had spoken frankly during the meeting the Ismail Sabri and told him that Malaysia’s economy is in crisis.
“At the macro level and broadly speaking, we are far behind our neighbours. We are no longer attractive to foreign investors since 2018.
“At the micro level and involving the people, many no longer have confidence in our economy. Moreover, there is anxiety about their necessities, income and job security.
“Generally, that is what I told anyone willing to listen. I hope my suggestions, strategies and experience has been of use,” Najib said in a Facebook post.
- Mkini
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