Najib describes organiser and participants of the Bersih 4 rally as "shallow and poor" in terms of patriotism.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak describes organiser and participants of the Bersih 4 rally as "shallow and poor" in terms of patriotism.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak describes organiser and participants of the Bersih 4 rally as "shallow and poor" in terms of patriotism.

According to Bernama, the Najib says all Malaysians should mark Merdeka Day despite having different political ideologies.

"We want to celebrate independence but there are some people who want to show their feelings at the historic place in Merdeka Square.

"Don't they understand. Are they that shallow and poor in their patriotism and love for their motherland? Don't they understand the country was built on the blood and sweat of our freedom fighters.

"From the era of Mat Kilau, Tok Janggut and Umno freedom fighters to our soldiers and police, who died as martyrs, because we want to ensure the independence of our country," he said when officiating the Jerantut Umno division delegates' meeting 2015 today.

-Malaysiakini-