'Give it a rest, Atok', Najib chides Dr Mahathir over inflammatory remarks

SHAH ALAM - Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak chided Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to cease sowing division among the people of Johor through his provocative remarks pertaining to the 3Rs, which encompass race, religion, and royalty.

In a Facebook post, Najib, while addressing Mahathir as 'Atok,' Najib tells Dr Mahathir to find other means for his politicking in Johor.

"Even at such an old age, he still sees it as fun to split up people and see them fight.

"He has gone to Johor now to play up on the 3R (race, religion, and royalty) issues.

"Guess his feast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is to see people split, fight, and betray one another," Najib said.

Najib also went on to say that when Dr Mahathir was prime minister, he used to say one thing and do something else.

"We are 1Malaysia and will always be 1Malaysia. Bangsa Johor will always be Bangsa Johor.

"It is not going to be easy for ‘Atok’ to influence Bangsa Johor.

"Give it a rest, Atok. Look for something new for your politicking in Johor." Malaysians of all races have been living in harmony, and the recent Merdeka Day celebrations can attest to this, said Najib.

"The National Day celebration is proof that racial harmony and unity are still strong.

"And now we will celebrate Malaysia Day soon," he said.

Najib's remarks follow Dr Mahathir's assertion that he will persist in addressing the 3R issues, despite numerous complaints filed against him.

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, also said that several investigation papers will be forwarded to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action against Dr Mahathir due to his incendiary statements regarding the 3Rs issue.