(The Star) - Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation was an act of disloyalty to the party, said Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz.

She said she was shocked to hear about Dr Mahathir’s departure, considering that he was someone who always talked about being loyal to Umno.

Talk of the town: Opposition Leader Datin Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (left) chatting with Rafidah at the Parliament lobby yesterday.

“We understand that the issues raised by Tun was about leadership but this is a process that must take place graciously and it should not come to (the level of) bringing people down.”

Rafidah said that Umno’s position as the backbone of the Government also had to be taken into consideration.

“What he did was to be disloyal but I think most members are still loyal and that everyone will remain calm,” she added.

In Malacca, Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam called on Dr Mahathir to reconsider his decision.

He also urged party members to remain calm and loyal to the party in the light of recent developments.

“It is crucial for party members to remain steadfast and to strengthen Umno.

On Dr Mahathir’s move being capitalised by the Opposition, Mohd Ali said the Opposition would try to capitalise on every single issue if possible, including resorting to wearing turbans and songkok merely to entice support from the people.

Perak Umno chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali expressed shock and disappointment over Dr Mahathir’s decision.

All those in Umno and the Malay community too, he believed, were saddened by the sudden turn of events.

“After Dr Mahathir had led Umno for 22 years, his decision to leave the party is beyond expectations.

“On behalf of the state liaison committee and for the sake of our race, religion and country, I beg Tun Dr Mahathir to abandon his intention to leave so that we can together strengthen Umno and complete our unfinished struggles,” he said.

Tajol Rosli also called on all Umno members to remain calm.

Batu Pahat Umno division chief Dr Puad Zarkashi hoped that senior Umno leaders would meet Dr Mahathir to persuade him to reconsider his decision.

“Obviously Tun is sending a strong signal to Abdullah to step down and to take the power transition seriously,” he added.

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written by Ravee, May 21, 2008 | 15:56:30

Wah Rafidah, u sound so angelic when u say Mahathiruden is disloyal. What kind of Thiruden were u when u you sapu the APs?

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written by Arubin, May 21, 2008 | 16:03:51

What's the matter, Rafi? Afraid that if you step down too, the government might sic the ACA on you over the AP issue?

If I had skeletons in my closet, I would learn to shut up in public seriously...

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written by est, May 21, 2008 | 16:13:46

That Rafidah is so disgusting. When Mahathir announced his stepping down as PM, she is the first to rush up on stage and asked WHY Dato Seri? The true color showed many times after his stepping down - during the spat regarding APs and now look at what she says.

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written by watchdogg, May 21, 2008 | 17:12:33

Correction!!!

Rafidah Said: Dr Mahathir is disloyal to Money and not Party!!!

Look at her, she is so loyalty to money event unitl now!

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written by Rainbowseahorse, May 21, 2008 | 17:17:04

That Rafi-AP-dah should know when to shut the hell up! Our Tun M was PM for 22 years and I am very sure he has a closetful of prosecutable cases against her ill gotten wealth. So, how can she change now?

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written by justice4all, May 21, 2008 | 17:20:04

Isn't this who went crying to Mahathir when he chastised herin public after Bodohwi became PM? And wasn't she the same one who sang his praises when she was giving out APs left right and center? Wasn't she the first one to run up to Mahathir when he wanted to resign at the UMNO General Assembly in 2002?? Memories are very short indeed in politics.

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written by Joe, May 21, 2008 | 17:21:09

She has got nothing left... except maybe her good looks.

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written by KM Wong, May 21, 2008 | 17:32:26

Rafidah screwed everyone including her boss.

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written by clting08, May 21, 2008 | 17:37:11

You knell down in public when TDM annouce he wants to quit
as PM and Party President and know you said he is disloyal.
So why you knell to a disloyal leader huh!!!
Padan muka tak dapat jadi menteri....

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written by astina, May 21, 2008 | 17:39:01

and so the FAT lady spoke ..

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written by uncleleow, May 21, 2008 | 18:08:40

He had been deceived by you during the lunch of NAZA, he made you billionaire so that you become AP Queen. I dont like Mahathir so i can say what i want but of all people, you should have some back bone, show some gratitute for making you billionaire with your neck full of jewels.

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written by est, May 21, 2008 | 19:07:59

Oh Yeah, most people will be loyal. Yang dapat goodies loyal lah. Tun cannot bagi goodies now!

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written by omarkhayyam, May 21, 2008 | 20:06:30

Pidah dear,

have u forgotten how u ran with broken heels when TDM "announced" his resignation

i guess u got enough AP's to kip ur little mouth shut for a long time

cheers

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written by Dathab, May 21, 2008 | 21:28:38

Funny, we got a talking BULLDOG

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written by fireduck, May 21, 2008 | 21:54:28

....would try to capitalise on every single issue if possible, including resorting to wearing turbans and songkok merely to entice support from the people.


Don't forget about the visit to the Buddhist Vihara on Wesak Day, Rusty!

Say what? Oh, it was by your beloved leader, AAB, not the 'Opposition'!

Padan muka!

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written by Sabahfan, May 21, 2008 | 22:46:39

HAAAAAAA ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ah a hah a ROFL ROFL LLLLL


WAS not this the fat cow who cried cried, hug hug, and kiss kiss mahataik mahafiraun saying he was like a father to her?

Begging to be forgiven for the AP scandall??


rafidaaah fat asss ha haha ha ha.... go hug hug kiss kiss lah,

who wants to hug a fat cow... ha ha ha hah a

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written by Watcheyes1, May 21, 2008 | 23:06:10

I read the headline and what happened next...HAAAAAAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAHAHAHAAAAAAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!

And did not bother to read further more.

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written by SBennit, May 21, 2008 | 23:07:01

Instead of discussing non-issues, we should be asking questions such as:

1. Who is uglier. Rafidah or Rosmah.

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written by bexe, May 21, 2008 | 23:37:29

Hey Ms piggy
If u understand the concept of loyalty, then u should be loyal to your master who made u billions. Biting the hand that has fed you so well isn't loyal. You are just a greedy, dispicable, UNMOputri and I hope they put you away

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written by Fernz, May 21, 2008 | 23:46:39

Half of the Umno MPs, led by Badawi, should get
together with PR and form the Federal Government.

http://fernzjoefernandez.blogspot.com

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written by The Truth Seeker, May 22, 2008 | 00:05:51

FAT LADY, YOU DIN CRY THIS TIME WHEN TUN M RESIGNED FROM UMNO?YOU ARE A REAL HIPROCRATE AND YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO ARE MOST DISLOYAL TO UMNO,NO WONDER PAK LA ALSO DO NOT WANT U IN THE CABINET. PROBABLY YOU CORRUPT TOO MUCH.

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written by Rohani Hitam, May 22, 2008 | 00:57:16

Rafidah is like lalang. She drifted where the wind blows. If DSAI comes to power please watch her. She either spend her millions overseas or eat from DSAI palm.

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written by Dathab, May 22, 2008 | 03:03:17

Please watch the same fat lady in AH LONG PRIVATE LTD - same story line. Rafidah will be remembered in Malaysia history as talking BULLDOG. Once i salute her as the best MITI minister but her attitude is like a MATI minister.
May God call you back earlier since you are the worst human kind he created.

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written by bunian, May 22, 2008 | 03:53:18

The AP Thief calling her former Master "disloyal." Whose ass is she trying to kiss now?

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written by pokokmangga, May 22, 2008 | 04:43:00

Do you ALL realised that Tajol begged Mamak to reconsider his decision and he placed RACE,followed by RELIGION and then OUR COUNTRY last. These UMNOPUTRA SCUMS never place MALAYSIA first. They have always emphasized the MALAY race first and foremost and then religion and placed our beloved COUNTRY. That shows verl glaringly that they SHOULD be the ones to leave MALAYSIA and harp on theu race and religion. Leave MALAYSIA to those who love and cherish her.

What scum bags they all are.

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written by snipersnake, May 22, 2008 | 08:34:20

I think Mahathir, even Mahathir has his basic rights to leave the party. Even though he was very vocal, (I remembered some of the Youth members urged him to quit last time because he was very bold to disagree with Pak Lah, during the crooked bridge issue I think) people did not think he had the balls to quit UMNO. Sure, if this happens in the West, the opposition (here is Paklah) will welcome this decision with open hands but that is not happening here. Like it or not, UMNO is still under Mahathir's shadow, even though he left the party, he still has his sleeper agents within the body. UMNO, how weak are you.

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written by cicakman, May 22, 2008 | 08:53:22

Mdm AP.
You should not comment about Tun M quit from the party. Many woman dont like you at all. They just pretend to like you Mdm AP. One day you will out also. Your day's are numbered.

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written by miwaki, May 22, 2008 | 09:22:58

What is most important is the AP,we don't care about loyalty.How much is a kilo of loyalty Rafidah ?

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written by Bluechip, May 22, 2008 | 12:31:51

Rafidah has many kilometres of traveling, but now PM Abdullah make her retire..her kilos might be reduce drastically....

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