Talks with BN: Anwar's plot to return to Umno?

According to political analyst Prof Dr Mohamed Mustafa, Umno members know Anwar Ibrahim too well and will never allow for his return. 

Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim’s offer to hold talks with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is being dissected by all quarters with the latest view coming Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak who said that it was part of a “plot” for the PKR leader’s return to Umno.

Mohamed Mustafa, who is also National Council of Professors’ head of the politics, security and international affairs cluster, said Anwar was “trying to get back into power through the back door”.

“Anwar’s sudden call for a dialogue with Najib looks very suspicious. Why call for a dialogue only now?

“I believe Anwar has his own agenda. If he talks about national issues then it is good but I don’t think that is Anwar’s real intention.

“It is Anwar’s trick to gain support,” Mohamed Mustafa asked.

The UUM academic was of the view that Anwar was trying to emulate Najib.

“He wants to show the rakyat that he is a good leader like Najib. But Umno members will never welcome him back. They know him too well,” he told FMT.

Najib-Anwar must talk

Meanwhile, independent political analyst Khoo Kay Peng said Anwar and Najib should talk in the interest of the people.

Khoo said it was time for them to sit and discuss about national issues.

Vignesh Kumar, FMT