Citizens Declaration fallout: Umno Gopeng wants Mahathir removed from GLC posts

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. SUNPIX by ASHRAF SHAMSUL

IPOH: The Gopeng Umno division has asked that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pix) be removed from all posts in government-linked companies (GLCs).
"In view of recent developments, action should be taken against Mahathir," Its chief, Senator Datuk Hamzah Mohd Kassim, said in making the call to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak.
"Similar action must also be taken against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir if they are holding any posts," he told reporters here today.
Mahathir, Muhyiddin and Mukhriz are among the signatories of the Citizens Declaration demanding for Najib's resignation.
Dr Mahathir is Petronas adviser and chairman of Proton.
"When they were in power and holding posts, the leaders claimed to have Umno blood ... where is the commitment now?" he asked.
He said the division meeting on Sunday unanimously decided to protest against the declaration.
He also condemned the move by Umno leaders to join forces with the opposition, especially DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang.
"They are not out to help the rakyat, instead it is only for their personal interest," he added