PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad deflected public criticism of some of his ministers, quipping that he is known for "picking the wrong people". “I am ‘famous’ for being someone who is bad at picking people (to be leaders)," the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman said jokingly. Musa was Dr Mahathir's deputy prime minister from 1981 to 1986 before the two leaders fell out and he quit. The prime minister was commenting on the criticism levelled at some of his Cabinet choices, especially the ministers from Bersatu. All three have had their fair share of controversy, but Dr Mahathir defended them, saying that he believes they are doing a decent job.

Source: The Star December 30, 2018 11:26 UTC