Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s outrageous response to criticisms of his “acceptance” of Najib Razak’s empty 1MDB apology is deeply troubling.
Anwar did not just dismiss public concerns; he showed contempt for those alarmed by latest developments. In bizarrely calling himself “father of the nation” – an accolade usually bestowed by others – he also revealed a feudal, patriarchal streak, similar to former Prime Minister Mahiaddin “Abah” Yasin’s.
Anwar’s labelling of critics as “bebal” (dim-witted) exposes the same toxic arrogance that people endured under Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s rule.
This display of raw disdain for public opinion is not just disturbing – it is infuriating. Far from showing the humility expected of a genuine leader, Anwar’s words suggest that legitimate criticism threatens his ego. Is he revealing his true colours when confronted with widespread public dissent?
Meanwhile, Najib’s contemptible ‘apology’ openly mocks the nation. The convicted kleptocrat has the audacity to minimise his pivotal role in the 1MDB scandal by deflecting blame ahead of a court decision.
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All the while, the people continue bearing the massive financial burden of his actions.
Najib’s purported apology is not just hollow – it is an insult to the people of Malaysia, who continue to pay for his crimes.
Where is the respect for the rule of law and administration of justice? If Najib really wanted to apologise, he could have included his apology in his submission to the courts and remained silent after that.
Anwar’s rush to accept Najib’s empty apology, coupled with his hostile reaction to public scepticism, raises serious concerns about where this administration is heading.
The courts must be allowed to complete their work without any political interference or cue.
We, the people, must maintain our right to voice concerns about this disturbing turn of events.
The people of Malaysia deserve leaders who respect public discourse and demonstrate genuine accountability. We do not deserve cynical apologies and arrogant dismissals of legitimate criticism.
Aliran executive committee
29 October 2024
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Like you can only have one biological father, so too there can only be one *BAPAK MALAYSIA* ie Tunku Abdul Rahman who gave us *MERDEKA*
Malaysia is a troll in the world. A tank criminal can be walk freely with just a few little LOL apologies. So every criminal can do the same thing to free from justice. A world LOL for Malaysian. Justice for corruption. Malaysia boleh land everything boleh…. no words.
Najib is the biggest liar here. He would lie in order to escape jail. He is too powerful that Anwar has to give way to him…
We should thank this Banduan. He has exposed that Banduan Terhormat and self styled Father of Nation is the greatest embecile.