“This is the democracy that we practice, not now but for decades,” he told reporters after launching “Cybersafe in Schools” at SMK Tandek, near here today.
Muhyiddin, who is also Umno deputy president, was commenting on Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar’s decision to contest the post of vice president in the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) election and statements issued by opposition leaders that portrayed Umno as a party that practiced nepotism.
The post of PKR president is currently held by Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail while Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the PKR adviser.
“What do I have to say about that. A Malay saying ‘dulang paku serpih, mengata orang aku yang lebih’ (pot calling the kettle black)...so there is no need to talk about others. This is about politics, democracy, based on their respective rights.
“I did not want to be dragged into a PKR issue. Just that I want to state that if PKR comments on us, they are worst than us. So, the people must take stock of their integrity, openness and transparency,” he said.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the presence of Umno in Sabah has proved an effective one because the people have enjoyed so much development, growth and benefits.
“What is important is that we want to work and I believe the question of nepotism is not important to me...what is important is to brief the people of Sabah.
“We met the BN leaders of Sabah last night and I am happy with the leadership of Datuk Seri Musa Aman, the relationship with the BN leadership has also strengthened,” he said.
Muhyiddin hoped the Sabah BN would continue to strengthen and ease the government’s efforts to develop the state, adding that the Federal Government was always committed to assisting the people of Sabah, including those in interior and remote areas. — Bernama
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