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Don’t let ‘money politics’ blind you, Dr Mahathir tells voters

Former prime minister says citizens must uphold integrity, shun corruption

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 13 Jul 2023 8:50PM

Don’t let ‘money politics’ blind you, Dr Mahathir tells voters
Voters in next month’s state elections must shun ‘money politics’ and exercise their electoral rights in a responsible manner, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says. Speaking to reporters after attending the SME Leaders Programme at the Perdana Leadership Foundation here today, Dr Mahathir said every citizen must uphold good values and integrity, and not succumb to corrupt practices to the point of ‘selling’ the country. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, July 13, 2023

PUTRAJAYA – Voters in next month’s state elections must shun “money politics” and exercise their electoral rights in a responsible manner, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. 

Speaking to reporters after attending the SME Leaders Programme at the Perdana Leadership Foundation here today, Dr Mahathir said every citizen must uphold good values and integrity, and not succumb to corrupt practices to the point of “selling” the country. 

“We have to be responsible for our country. Do not vote because you get money and do not get involved with corruption.

“We hope that Malaysians will love the country enough (and) not sell the country through corruption,” he said. 

The polls in Penang, Kedah, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan and Terengganu will be held simultaneously on August 12, with nomination day set on July 29 and early voting on August 8. – Bernama, July 13, 2023

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