Tanjong, Bukit Bendera Umno divisions support Najib

GEORGE TOWN: The Tanjong Umno division today expressed its solid support for Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak (pix) as the prime minister and Umno president.
Its head, Datuk Ahmad Ibnihajar said since the prime minister was given the mandate to administer the country in 2009, many changes and transformations had been implemented to develop the country and bring prosperity to the people regardless of race.
"As the prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib needs to be given the mandate and trust to discharge his responsibility to implement development projects for the benefit of the people.
"The time for former prime ministers has passed, let the present prime minister discharge his responsibility," said Ahmad who represents 9,000 members of the (Tanjong) Umno division at a press conference here.
In the meantime, Ahmad described the criticism made by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as having brought more negative than positive impact.
"He (Mahathir) should have met the Umno leadership and give his views. Not all his opinions should be accepted by the present leadership, the rationale of its implementation should be considered and scrutinised," he added.
Meanwhile, the Bukit Bendera Umno division also stated its undivided support and pledged to stand firmly under the Najib administration Its head, Datuk Ahmad Ismail said Najib's openness in giving his explanation on various issues raised by various groups, including Dr Mahathir showed that he was a leader who was responsible to the people and party.
"The prime minister should be given the opportunity to do his best in administering the country and Tun (Dr) Mahathir could assist in strengthening the party and country through his experience and wisdom," he said.
He said that Dr Mahathir as an influential leader was considered as a father and it would be better to resolve the issue courteously in the family spirit which had been the culture adopted by Umno all this while. – Bernama