Mukhriz vs Khairy

Battle of rival clans grips Malaysian politics

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A new generation of leaders in Malaysia is fighting for control of the ruling party -- in disarray since heavy election losses -- with the premier's son-in-law battling his predecessor's son.

The successors of current leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and former premier Mahathir Mohamad are shaping up to continue hostilities that have raged between the two veterans for the past few years.

The Borneo Bulletin, 17th November 2008

In one sense, Mukhriz and Khairy are both merely observing a Malaysian tradition where sons and sons-in-law of prominent politicians often follow in their elders' footsteps.

The pair have already tussled once in the race for posts in the youth wing of Umno, the dominant party in the coalition that has ruled Malaysia since independence in 1957.

Mukhriz, nominated for the No. 2 job in the youth wing last September, withdrew when he realised sentiment was going Khairy's way. Though Khairy got that job, Mukhriz was elected to Umno Youth's executive panel with more votes than any other contender.

Being the son of Mahathir has helped, Mukhriz said, but the test he now faces is to deliver. "I have a name that helps open doors, but once you are through, you need to perform," he said.

DAILY EXPRESS NEWS, 2nd April 2005

Varimax:
aku bukanlah ahli pemuda kepada parti united malays national organisation
yang boleh menentukan calon mana antara keduanya akan menang pertandingan
siapapun yang jadi ketua..
lembu tetap memilih rumput sebagai makanannya