Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu presents an award to Suhaimi Zakaria (right) during the Ex-Servicemen Affairs’ (Perhebat) 52nd convocation ceremony in Wisma Perwira ATM. - NSTP/ MOHD YUSNI ARIFFIN
Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu presents an award to Suhaimi Zakaria (right) during the Ex-Servicemen Affairs’ (Perhebat) 52nd convocation ceremony in Wisma Perwira ATM. - NSTP/ MOHD YUSNI ARIFFIN

KUALA LUMPUR: ‘The Prime Minister can (indeed) be toppled… through a general election.’

This was the response of Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu to questions by the media on allegations of a major plot to unseat Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad from the premiership.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) Communications and Mobility Committee member Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan claimed yesterday that there is a scheme among disgruntled members who were overlooked for important positions to topple Dr Mahathir from power.

During a press conference on the sidelines of the Ex-Servicemen Affairs’ (Perhebat) 52nd convocation here today, Mohamad, who is popularly known as Mat Sabu, implied that it is normal for the opposition to hatch such a plot.

However, when a reporter pointed out that the one who raised the issue was PH’s own, Mohamad declined to comment further.

“I have no information (regarding Khairuddin’s statement),” Mohamad said.