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KAJANG: The longest-serving elected representative in the country, Tengku Razaleigh Tengku Hamzah, gave the impression that he is ready to take a break from his political career if not necessary in the 15th general election (GE15).
Tengku Razaleigh, affectionately known as Ku Li, who has been Gua Musang’s MP since 1986, said young people must be brave and show their credibility to be appointed elected representatives or leaders when given the opportunity.
“We are ready to rest on our laurels…. The next step depends on the party (if our service is not necessary).
“Young people, as leaders of the future, must step forward and advocate what must be done so that change can be made as soon as possible.
“You can do a lot of things instead of waiting for change to happen. Other countries have changed, why haven’t we? “
Ku Li said this when he met with reporters after being a guest on a program organized by the National Council of Teachers here today.
Ku Li, who is also chairman of Umno’s advisory council, was asked about calls for him to take a break or withdraw from the political arena and be replaced by a younger leader.
Lately he had been actively involved in press conferences and appearances at various political events. They mocked him if he wanted to become prime minister. To this, Ku Li said with a smile that he had never wanted the position during his career as a politician.
“If he had wanted to be prime minister, he would have been prime minister a long time ago. But I’m not interested in the position. I am close to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
“In 1977 I was the highest ranking man and Tun Hussein Onn offered me (the position) as his deputy prime minister, but I declined.
“I focused on the oil industry and that is why Petronas is strong … we all have our roles to play.”
