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Mukhriz’s moves nothing to do with me, it’s a free country: Dr Mahathir

Former PM says his son can do whatever he likes, but whether it will be well received is another question

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 04 Mar 2023 8:12PM

Mukhriz’s moves nothing to do with me, it’s a free country: Dr Mahathir
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (left), founder of Pejuang, is seen here with his son, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, the current president of the party. – Bernama pic, March 4, 2023

PUTRAJAYA – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today that he had nothing to do with his son Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir’s plans to bring Pejuang into Perikatan Nasional (PN).

Dr Mahathir said Mukhriz, as Pejuang president, was free to do what he deemed fit for his party as Malaysia is a democratic country.

“We are a free country. He can do whatever he likes; whether it will be well received or not is another question,” he told a press conference after attending the “Dialog Sepentas Perjuangan Yang Hilang” event here.

According to media reports, Mukhriz had sent a membership application to PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on March 1, with copies of the letter given to PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang and Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau.

On February 10, Dr Mahathir left Pejuang after the party he founded decided to quit the Gerakan Tanah Air coalition.

The former prime minister then joined Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia on March 1 to continue with his fight for Malay rights. – Bernama, March 4, 2023

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