The Agong Will Make The Decision On Who Will Be Prime Minister, Said Najib

(The Star) – Barisan Nasional did not cheat in the general election, said its chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Najib’s statement comes after Barisan failed to achieve a simple majority to form a Federal Government in the 14th general election.

“There were defamatory and seditious statements that said Barisan cheated during the general elections,” said Najib in an address at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) on Thursday morning.

“There was no cheating by Barisan Nasional members,” he said.

He said he is proud of what he has achieved in his years as prime minister since he took office in 2009.

“I accept the verdict of the people,” he said.

“Barisan is committed to respect the principles of Parliament. But because no single party achieved a simple majority, the Agong will make a decision on who will be prime minister,” said Najib.

He urged the people to respect the decision that will be made by the Agong, and trust that the Agong will make the best decision.

“Now the rakyat will wait and see if the promises by (Pakatan Harapan) that were made in their manifesto and speeches are kept,” said Najib.

He ended his speech by thanking Barisan members and members in “Barisan’s family”.

“The 79 seats we won is a mandate of great responsibility,” said Najib.

“We will carry out our responsibilities so that the rakyat can trust Barisan more in the future,” he said.