Syed Saddiq: DAP has become Zahid's 'lapdog'

 

 Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has labelled DAP a “lapdog” to BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after DAP’s Nga Kor Ming issued a warning against him over Muda possibly pulling support for the coalition government.

In response to the DAP vice-president, Syed Saddiq also called the Pakatan Harapan component party “hypocrites”, “power hungry” and “without principles”.

The Muda president said that Nga (above) used to accuse the Umno president of being corrupt, and of former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob being Zahid’s puppet.

“Now he (Nga) is the puppet who sanctifies corrupt individuals because of his position as minister,” Syed Saddiq tweeted.

Syed Saddiq had previously threatened to withdraw support for the coalition government, following the discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) given to Zahid in the Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case.

Nga said that it would be more “professional” for Syed Saddiq to discuss the matter with the coalition government’s leadership.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming

The local government development minister added that DAP would never withdraw its support for the coalition government despite the brouhaha surrounding the DNAA.

The Anwar Ibrahim administration had come to power in November last year with 148 MPs on the government bench - just enough for a two-thirds majority that should, in theory, allow the government to amend the Federal Constitution. The 148 included Syed Saddiq, who is the Muar MP.

At present, however, the government has 147 MPs after the Pulai seat fell vacant following the death of Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub.

If Amanah wins back the Pulai seat on Saturday, this would give the government 148 MPs again.

However, if Muda goes through with its threat, the government will be back to 147 MPs.- Mkini