Dr M is the one who has been harassing PM, says Nazri

"If you live in a glass house, you shouldn't be throwing stones at others," says minister.

KUALA LUMPUR: It is not Prime Minister Najib Razak that has been harassing former Premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad and those connected to him.

“It’s the other way around,” said Umno Supreme Council member Nazri Aziz.

Speaking to FMT, he said for the past one and a half years, Mahathir has relentlessly gone after Najib and the latter’s family, to the point that the 91-year-old even went against his own words by seeking the assistance of foreign media.

“I remember when he (Mahathir) was a prime minister. He was very much against the foreign press because at the time they were attacking him.

“He also chastised them for meddling in the internal affairs of Malaysia.

“Now he’s appealing to the same foreign press to help him,” said Nazri, who is also the tourism and culture minister.

His comment came following reports that Mahathir, in Jakarta yesterday, claimed he, his family and friends are being harassed by government agencies.

Mahathir also said the harassment, including visits from the Inland Revenue Board, were attempts to pressure him to stop criticising Najib.

To this, Nazri questioned if Mahathir had a lot to hide and feared his secrets may be exposed.

“I think if you live in a glass house, you shouldn’t be throwing stones at others.

“This man is confused, and vengeful. But I certainly think he will gain no traction as the public knows now what kind of person he is.”