KUALA LUMPUR: The moment when Barisan Nasional was defeated in GE14, former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak revealed that he was advised to push for an emergency on the night of May 9,2018. However, Najib said he refused to declare the Emergency, as it could lead to widespread chaos and bloodshed across the country. That will surely take a toll on my conscience, ” he said during his speech at the Malaysia Democracy Forum at Intercontinental Hotel on Tuesday (March 30). “It was a night that shook the whole of Malaysia and I admit it shook me even more. In a democratic setting, Najib said time and space for renewal is always available and Malaysia needs change.

Source: The Star March 30, 2021 13:52 UTC