Najib: I Can't Keep On Giving Minister Posts To Chinese Community If They Don't Support BN

theSundaily reported that Najib was speaking at the 16th Public Service Premiership Council 2018 held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

"I can't keep on giving four or five ministerial (posts) if they don't support BN. So, they have to make a choice," Najib was quoted as saying by Bernama.

Prior to that statement, Najib stressed that the Chinese community would benefit more with BN, especially with a stronger representation in the government.

Bernama reported Najib as saying that it was hard to say as the voting tendencies of the Chinese community would only be clear at the last minute because they are "strategic voters". 

"They will vote based on certain considerations. So, we don't know yet for sure," he was quoted as saying by Bernama.

A netizen demanded the reason for appointing a minister based on votes for the party, instead of the person's ability.

"Such a pity to keep the 5 seats! Is this charity?" the netizen wrote, before questioning why there were allocations for the Chinese community rather than appointing ministers based on their abilities. 

One netizen said that treating all citizens fairly is more important than the race of the appointed ministers. 

"I don't care if all ministers are Indians or Malays, as long as they treat every citizen fairly," the netizen wrote, before adding that the Chinese community will never live with dignity if they are continuously "threatened" this way.

A netizen condemned Najib for targeting the Chinese community with his statement while propagating the 1Malaysia spirit. 

Another netizen wrote that Najib is not convincing as a leader if he threatens communities rather than appeasing them.

"If the country prospers, so will the Chinese," Najib said, before adding that the Chinese community will benefit if the country moves strongly economically.