Muhyiddin Yassin has brushed off speculation that his health may prevent him from fulfilling his responsibilities as Bersatu president.
“Ask yourself, how many party meetings, events, or programmes have I missed? Is there any proof that I had failed to attend?
“I am still capable of carrying out my duties and responsibilities. If I couldn’t, I would not stay in this position and risk damaging my party,” said Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, in an interview with Malaysia Gazette yesterday.
Muhyiddin said he had no issue if anyone wanted to replace him as president, but insisted they must follow the party’s rules and proper process.
“This is a party I founded. If someone wants to take over, I have no objection, but as long as it is done according to due process.
“After all, leadership contests are nothing extraordinary,” he said, adding that his spirit remains strong and he stands ready for any challenge.
Last week, former Selangor Bersatu secretary Hasnizam Adham claimed that Muhyiddin had been hospitalised as he was reportedly not in good health.
However, Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali dismissed the allegation, saying Muhyiddin was in good health and remained active in leading the party.
Muhyiddin said that while he was open to hearing views from a dissenting few, he will not remain silent if such remarks fuel division or create polemics that could weaken the party.
“Every member has the right to speak, but it must be within the rules. You cannot simply raise issues at will without respecting the party’s constitution.
“If there is an issue that threatens the party, I will not stay quiet. I will deal with it firmly, but with decorum,” he said.
He added that he was confident about Bersatu’s future, citing strong cooperation between deputy president Hamzah Zainudin and secretary-general Azmin Ali, along with a strengthened bond among other party leaders.
