Malaysian Deputy PM to meet minister over controversial resignation remarks

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi intends to meet personally with Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming to discuss Nga's recent controversial remarks about his willingness to resign. Ahmad Zahid expressed that such statements are unbecoming of any minister within the current unity government.

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I have no advice for him, but the statements made should be appropriate because we meet every week in cabinet meetings.

"I have no advice for him, but the statements made should be appropriate because we meet every week in cabinet meetings," Ahmad Zahid stated. He suggested that while such comments might be acceptable if Nga were in opposition, they are unnecessary for someone serving in the government. "It's okay, I will meet him because he is a very good friend of mine," he added.

Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs Barisan Nasional (BN), emphasized the strong and conducive working relationship among cabinet members. He asserted that all ministers and deputy ministers operate professionally as a cohesive team. "We have promised that we will be in this unity government until the end of the term," he said, contrasting the public perception with the reality of their strong collaboration.

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It's okay, I will meet him because he is a very good friend of mine.

Nga Kor Ming had previously stated he would be the first to resign if BN won the Johor state election and former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was released. Ahmad Zahid's planned meeting highlights the sensitivity surrounding public statements made by government officials, particularly within a coalition administration.

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We have promised that we will be in this unity government until the end of the term.