KUANTAN (July 23): Pahang Investment, Industries, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib on Tuesday denied he was trying to topple the Pahang government through a meeting with opposition leaders.

The Peramu Jaya assemblyman said he will never defect to betray the state government led by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

"He [Wan Rosdy] has also helped my voters in the Peramu Jaya area [Pekan] a lot. He is a kind-hearted and approachable leader, so how can I as an exco and assemblyman be tempted to betray him as a leader and the trust he has given [me],” he said in a statement on Tuesday.

"My father Datuk Seri Najib Razak has always told me to be loyal to the party no matter how difficult our situation is. How could I conspire to betray the party that my family fought for together with other Umno members since it was established."

Mohamad Nizar insisted he is not a “political frog” who is willing to sell his principles and dignity to the highest bidder.

"Enough of spreading slander for cheap political gain. The message is clear, I remain loyal to Umno, Barisan Nasional and the current state government," he added.

Allegations spread on social media that Mohamad Nizar held a meeting with Pahang opposition leaders to topple the state government.

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