Early Power Transition Not Due To Pressure From Me - Muhyiddin

MUAR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Umno Vice-President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's decision to hand over power to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak earlier than planned was not due to pressure from him.
Muhyiddin said his views on the prime minister's leadership, although sometimes harsh, were not aimed at hurting feelings but rather, for the sake of the party's future.
"The decision is not due to pressure from me. I think the prime minister has considered all factors and we hope that the decision is accepted by all," he told reporters after attending the tahlil prayers at the Jalan Bakri surau here last night.
He was responding to questions on the notions that his views had contributed to the decision to hasten the leadership transition between Abdullah and Najib, which was earlier planned to take place only in June 2010.
Abdullah, who is Umno president, announced yesterday that the Umno general assembly, scheduled for December this year, had been postponed to March next year to facilitate an early transition plan between him and his deputy.
Muhyiddin, who is International Trade and Industry Minister, also said that the early handover of power would eliminate uncertainties and give investors a clearer picture on the situation in the country.
Muhyiddin also hoped that party members would continue to support the party and concentrate on restoring the people's confidence towards Umno and Barisan Nasional.
On the postponement of the Umno general assembly, Muhyiddin said it was an appropriate move which should be accepted by all.

tunku : i hope muhyiddin will not stop pressuring them to drop the quota system.of course pak lah was under pressure, if not he won't resign early, thank god that he realized how he is a burden to the party.