Umno’s Puad says ‘suicide’ to make Azmin DPM; Bersatu man slams reporting ‘lobbying’

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KUALA LUMPUR – As speculations intensify over who will be appointed deputy prime minister, Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi said it is “suicide” to appoint Bersatu’s Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali for the post.

Puad highlighted the negative responses from netizens since Perikatan Nasional took over last year.

“Azmin’s image is always seen as negative, whether from a moral view or his performance. Appointing Azmin will be akin to committing suicide.

“Whichever MP withdraws support for Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over the issue of (cabinet) posts, they will be seen as ‘budak jahat (naughty boys)’.”

The Umno man posted on Facebook that it is best to leave the deputy prime minister post vacant.

“Let it be vacant. It will be a checkmate for the lobbyists and those fighting over the post.

“Ismail Sabri is appointed prime minister according to the constitution so he doesn't need to fear threats of support withdrawal.


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