Umno veteran hits out at Shahidan over ‘betrayal’ remark

Umno veteran hits out at Shahidan over ‘betrayal’ remark

Shahrir Samad also asks how the Arau MP was able to become the PN backbenchers' chairman.

Shahrir Samad (left) says Shahidan Kassim is desperate to defend the budget.
PETALING JAYA:
Umno veteran Shahrir Samad has criticised the party’s Arau MP, Shahidan Kassim, for saying those who vote against the budget are betraying the trust of the people.

In a Facebook post, Shahrir remarked that Shahidan, the Perikatan Nasional (PN) Backbenchers Club chairman, was “aggressive” in defending the budget.

“And he is a Barisan Nasional (BN) MP. BN is not even in PN. How can he become the PN backbenchers’ chairman?” Shahrir asked.

Debating the budget proposals in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Shahidan said those who vote against the budget are betraying the trust of the rakyat.

Previously, BN Backbenchers Club chairman Najib Razak said the coalition’s support for the budget hinged on two amendments – the extension of the automatic loan moratorium and allowing Employees Provident Fund withdrawals of RM10,000.

“Now Shahidan is using the term ‘betrayal’ against those who do not support the budget. (He is) really desperate to defend the budget,” said Shahrir.

The former Johor Bahru MP also took a swipe at PPBM, the PN lynchpin, saying it was filled with those who “betrayed their friends” in Pakatan Harapan and Umno.

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