Prominent lawyer Zaid Ibrahim has publicly criticized Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, also known as Abang Mat, for allegedly prioritizing political allegiance over principle. In a strongly worded statement, Zaid accused Abang Mat of “throwing former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad under the bus” regarding the Batu Puteh sovereignty issue to align with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration.
Mat Sabu and Batu Puteh
Zaid highlighted that Abang Mat, as a former minister under Tun Dr. Mahathir, had ample opportunity over five years to express disagreement with the Batu Puteh decision but failed to do so. He emphasized the principle of collective ministerial responsibility, suggesting Abang Mat should have resigned if he disagreed with Tun Dr. Mahathir’s stance at the time.
Zaid lamented what he perceived as a lack of integrity, stating that politicians from humble beginnings should value truth and honor over power and status.
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