What did Ismail Sabri and Najib really discuss? – P. Gunasegaram

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AFTER the gaffe over appointing his predecessor as economic recovery czar, what do you think Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob talked about when he met the last Umno PM before him, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, two days ago?

Yesterday, Ismail Sabri said they met for about an hour to discuss economic challenges and strategies to address the Covid-19 pandemic.

Do you really believe that? They probably did just briefly touch on those two most important issues facing the country right now – you can only scratch the surface when you have a mere hour to discuss those topics.

The more important, unsaid things that were more likely to have been discussed but not disclosed was the issue of support for Ismail Sabri’s prime ministership and what kind of quid pro quo would have been required. That would give an indication of what faces us going forward.

It would be fair to surmise that two seasoned politicians who both have much to lose will have plenty to discuss on how they can grant mutual favours for the benefit of both parties – the old political horse trading.


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