PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has responded to former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming’s tribute expressing confidence in the former's capability to be Prime Minister saying “we share a vision for the nation, let's get it done brother”.
Khairy said he was left a little speechless by the message and that it was rare to find genuine friendship across the political aisle.
The former Umno Youth chief, who is more fondly known as KJ, said the duo were actually friends before making their political choices.
Ong was a DAP MP and former deputy federal minister.
“I was at your wedding. You were at my birthdays. That's more than just expedient political networking - that's friendship.
“And friendships endure through fair winds and stormy seas. We share a vision for the nation, Lets get it done brother,” said Khairy.
In his tribute, Ong who has since returned to the academic scene, said he would take leave from work to publicly campaign for Khairy at the next general election, regardless of party affiliation.
Ong also said he would gladly throw his hat into the ring to be part of the Cabinet led by Khairy.
