The two distanced themselves from the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition and said they weren’t cooperating with any United Malays National Organization (Umno) parliamentarians who’re on trial within the courts.
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In Malaysia, Najib Razak’s second ally is dodging corruption charges
You can call it a “unity government” should you want. If I get enough votes, I do not mind becoming prime minister,” Mahathir said. “We discussed it [finding] ways to return back as a progressive country. We realize that our country has too many problems… Everyone in the federal government does [in it] for their very own political advantages and enormous earnings.
“We must pursue a policy of developing the country, not for our parties and not for ourselves.”
“They can vote against the 2021 budget, but they will not be part of the new government,” Mahathir said.
Although each have repeatedly stressed that they will not be aspiring to be a substitute prime minister, Mahathir has made it clear that he wouldn’t mind taking the highest job for a 3rd time if he were to receive sufficient support from other parliamentarians.
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Razaleigh said that although he’s an Umno MP, he can support whoever he wants.
Asked if he was able to face disciplinary consequences for not following the party line, he replied: “What disciplinary action? I am sharing a platform here with Dr Mahathir for the good of the country.”
He added that he wouldn’t participate in debates on the budget on Tuesday and wouldn’t vote for it.
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