Running NGO or business easier than political party, Abdul Rahman tells Nazir

In a series of tweets, UMNO leader, Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan advised Datuk Seri Nazir Razak that running a political party is not an easy task.

"Running political party requires mental & physical stamina, the ability to connect & understand the diverse demands of the rakyat," he tweeted commenting on the news report that Nazir is courting the idea of forming a new political party.

Nazir is the brother of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

At this time it is purely speculative. But if it is true, I wish them the best of luck. Any Malaysian can set up a political party.
— Abdul Rahman Dahlan (@mpkotabelud) June 17, 2015

But sometimes running an NGO or a business organization is so much easier than running a political party.
— Abdul Rahman Dahlan (@mpkotabelud) June 17, 2015

He also cautioned Nazir on being under intense scrutiny by the people when he speaks as a politician.

Once you are speaking from a political platform, your words and your policies will be under intense scrutiny by the public.
— Abdul Rahman Dahlan (@mpkotabelud) June 17, 2015

You will quickly realize tht lofty ideals, while good to hear, will hv to be tampered with harsh and uncompromising realities on the ground.
— Abdul Rahman Dahlan (@mpkotabelud) June 17, 2015

On a personal note, the Kota Belud member of Parliament welcomed more political parties offering themselves to Malaysians.

Personally I welcome more political parties offering themselves to the public. The more the merrier. In the end the people will decide.
— Abdul Rahman Dahlan (@mpkotabelud) June 17, 2015

It was reported that Nazir has been quietly meeting with business leaders in his UK headquarters and in Kuala Lumpur to form a well-funded new, nonpartisan political entity.

The new party aim to reach out to all races and end the divisive racial politics.

READ: Nazir Razak to form new party: reports

Nazir is also said to have been meeting moderate leaders, including Chinese leaders to formulate the new party, the report said.