Hishammuddin to Mat Sabu

Hishammuddin to Mat Sabu: Learn first, I’ll critique later

August 8, 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 – Former defence minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein is waiting for his successor Mohamad Sabu’s “honeymoon period” to be over, before he starts airing his views on the current minister’s administration.

“I purposely did not say anything this (Parliament) meeting because I wanted to give him some time to learn and see what is going on in the ministry.

“I wanted to see what decisions he would make in this time, but once Pakatan Harapan’s 100 days are up, I will state my views, starting with the King Salman Centre, defence assets, and the welfare of our servicemen, families and veterans,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby on Wednesday (Aug 8).

Hishammuddin said as Pakatan Harapan’s 100 days in government were almost over, they should start to actually govern the country, particularly the Defence Ministry, as it involved national security and defensive measures.

On his cousin Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s trial, Hishammuddin expressed hope that Najib will be given his day in court and that a fair trial will be conducted.

“It is the process that goes through. I just hope the process is fair, that he has a fair trial and say in the proceedings,” he said.