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Raja Petra lacks credibility, a waste of column inches, says Saifuddin | Scoop
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) has said that controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin has no credibility to comment on current national issues. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, January 15, 2024
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Raja Petra lacks credibility, a waste of column inches, says Saifuddin

Blogger chose to flee Malaysia rather than face legal issues, notes home minister

Bernama
Updated
10:16 PM MYT

 

ALOR STAR – Controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin has no credibility to comment on current national issues, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.

He pointed out that Raja Petra’s decision to flee from Malaysia over several court issues clearly showed he lacked the integrity to provide any meaningful comments.

“He chose to be in another country rather than face his legal issues, so he lacks credibility to comment at this point.

“I don’t want to say more (about Raja Petra) as the situation won’t change the facts. It’s better to manage and ensure people’s welfare than to be bothered to talk about him… it’s a wasted column in the newspapers as well,” he told reporters after visiting the Sg Kedah/Sg Anak Bukit flood mitigation project near here today.

Police had previously announced that they would refer to the Attorney-General’s Chambers to determine any action against Raja Petra over allegations that opposition MPs were trying to topple the government, dubbed “Langkah Dubai.” 

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain did share that the Malaysia Today web portal founder and writer was currently in London.

Saifuddin also touched on Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s use of the word “barua” (Malay derogatory term for lackey or henchman) in his recent statements following the arrest of four individuals from the Kedah Football Association by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for suspected bribery involving RM6 million.

“I try to avoid… elections are over, the people have decided. Religion teaches me to be virtuous, decent, pious, and the shariah guides my word choices, so let’s all practise restraint,” he said, adding that as leaders, such terms should be avoided to preserve relations among all parties. – January 15, 2024

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