I left Muhyiddin as I won’t betray the people, says Maszlee
Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik says his heart grew heavy at the thought of working with Umno leaders who are embroiled in corruption allegations. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 1, 2020.
SIMPANG Renggam MP Dr Maszlee Malik said he changed his mind about supporting Muhyiddin Yassin for prime minister after a meeting with Umno leaders to plan a new government. The former education minister said he had always been a loyal “party man” in Bersatu, which Muhyiddin leads, but the meeting with Umno leaders made him question his principles.
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