Sacked Umno member and former de facto law minister Zaid Ibrahim is doubtful if the ruling party is capable of reform as pledged following its dismal showing in the March 8 polls. Zaid, who was given the boot on Tuesday for having close ties with the opposition, lamented that some leaders in Umno could not accept his open-minded approaches and views. At a press conference in Petaling Jaya today, the former minister was asked if Umno is capable of reforms, to which he replied: "I doubt they (the leaders) can..."The criticism against me was because they cannot accept these ideas of change. (Otherwise) why are they so angry with me? What have I done? They can't accept these changes," he said. Among others, he said, certain party leaders could not accept his stand on wanting to make the Malays more independent. (Source: Malaysiakini)
Actually, Dr M and Zaid have some things in common. Both were sacked from Umno - Dr M sacked himself, Zaid sacked by Supreme Council. Also, both say there is no 'Ketuanan Melayu'. Dr M said it in the latest interview by Riz Khan of Al Jazeera. Lastly, both believe in self-made Malays without 'crutches' from the govt - that they have to work hard to succeed and finally, earn the title 'TUAN'!
Actually, Dr M and Zaid have some things in common. Both were sacked from Umno - Dr M sacked himself, Zaid sacked by Supreme Council. Also, both say there is no 'Ketuanan Melayu'. Dr M said it in the latest interview by Riz Khan of Al Jazeera. Lastly, both believe in self-made Malays without 'crutches' from the govt - that they have to work hard to succeed and finally, earn the title 'TUAN'!
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