Mahathir claims Malays doomed if Umno gains more power

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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said that taxpayers’ money will be missing if Umno controls the whole government.

With the Malay-centric party’s plans to organise a Malay Congress soon, Dr Mahathir said Umno has always been a party of corruption.

“They want to set up a Malay congress. What were they doing before? Umno’s plan to win voters has always been centred around money politics. From giving away money to setting up more flags and banners.

“If Umno wins in the next general election. The Malays will be doomed if Umno takes over the government. The party has always been corrupt,” he told reporters during a press conference at Sama-Sama hotel in Sepang.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir dismissed claims that he founded the Malay Proclamation movement to just to become the prime minister again.

The former prime minister who was in office twice said he does not intend to run again.

“I’m not fighting for the Malays to become the prime minister again. I’m not even interested in contesting again, but I hope there are others who will contest and (fight) for the Malays who love the country,” he said.

The Malay Proclamation was founded with the aim of “uniting the community”. The document lists 12 key problems said to be faced by Malays.

“But I will be very active, supporting this movement of Malays, who want to have a share of the country.

“My objective is not to become the prime minister,” he reiterated, when asked if he would contest in the state elections.

Dr Mahathir held the press conference after returning from his 13-day trip to Europe and Turkey.