It's an attempt to divert attention from issues raised at the Umno general assembly, says vice president Hishammuddin Hussein.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former IGP Musa Hassan is being used to divert public attention from issues raised at the Umno general assembly, said Hishammuddin Hussein today.
The Umno vice-president, who is also home minister, said the issue of Musa Hassan had been raised and answered before in parliament, and that it was common for such matters to crop up when elections were approaching.
“This is an issue that was brought up again…there might be an attempt to refocus or not focus on the issues that we are discussing here at the Umno general assembly.
“Let the Home Ministry and the current IGP answer, because we should not get embroiled in it, and that is why you are asking again and again. Let us refocus because that is not why we are here for.”
Hishammuddin was responding to Musa’s recent claims that the former had interfered in police business during Musa’s term as the IGP.
‘Musa a drowning man’
He told reporters today to refer to his previous replies during parliament, as well as explanations made by the home ministry and the IGP.
“It is normal [for such issues to arise] when the general election is near. We see such things crop up that are political, but what is important for us today is to focus on Umno’s struggle.
“If any quarter tries to distract us with side issues, I hope Umno members and the people will not be confused by them as they have their own agenda,” said Hishammuddin.
Meanwhile, another Umno vice president, Shafie Apdal, likened Musa to a drowning man who clings even to a twig, regardless whether the twig was “good or bad”.
“[The opposition coalition] would use all sorts of tactics, such as inviting international observers to observe our general election,” said Shafie.
“Musa is a matured and capable man who has contributed to the country. So it is not that easy for him to be used by certain quarters,” he said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former IGP Musa Hassan is being used to divert public attention from issues raised at the Umno general assembly, said Hishammuddin Hussein today.The Umno vice-president, who is also home minister, said the issue of Musa Hassan had been raised and answered before in parliament, and that it was common for such matters to crop up when elections were approaching.
“This is an issue that was brought up again…there might be an attempt to refocus or not focus on the issues that we are discussing here at the Umno general assembly.
“Let the Home Ministry and the current IGP answer, because we should not get embroiled in it, and that is why you are asking again and again. Let us refocus because that is not why we are here for.”
Hishammuddin was responding to Musa’s recent claims that the former had interfered in police business during Musa’s term as the IGP.
‘Musa a drowning man’
He told reporters today to refer to his previous replies during parliament, as well as explanations made by the home ministry and the IGP.
“It is normal [for such issues to arise] when the general election is near. We see such things crop up that are political, but what is important for us today is to focus on Umno’s struggle.
“If any quarter tries to distract us with side issues, I hope Umno members and the people will not be confused by them as they have their own agenda,” said Hishammuddin.
Meanwhile, another Umno vice president, Shafie Apdal, likened Musa to a drowning man who clings even to a twig, regardless whether the twig was “good or bad”.
“[The opposition coalition] would use all sorts of tactics, such as inviting international observers to observe our general election,” said Shafie.
“Musa is a matured and capable man who has contributed to the country. So it is not that easy for him to be used by certain quarters,” he said.
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