Dr M forgives detractors

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has forgiven his detractors, especially parties or people who have attempted to defame him, during this Hari Raya.

The former prime minister also wished Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a happy Aidilfitri, noting the latter’s reportedly merry open house event.

“Without them asking, I forgive my detractors, especially TV3, Utusan Malaysia, New Straits Times, Salleh Said Keruak, Tunku Aziz, Annuar Musa dan a few more,” he wrote on his blog.

The veteran statesman also claimed that Malaysian students he met in London were “afraid” to ask about the state of their home country, allegedly for fear that their scholarships may get revoked.

“After we prayed there were some lemang and serunding. I and my wife had the chance to talk to others in the congregation, including students.

“I noticed the students there did not at all ask about what is going on back home. They seemed afraid despite being very friendly,” Dr Mahathir wrote.