Najib said not only had Mahathir changed his statements on the bakery’s closure, he had also blamed the government for it.

“He does not listen to anyone anymore, and says one thing today and another the next day, as in the case of his bakery when he made four statements in two weeks.

“At first, he said the bakery belongs to him, then he said it is not his, after which he said he wants to sell it and, lastly, he admits that it’s his.”

According to the Registrar of Companies, Najib said, Mahathir has 10 million shares in the bakery and holds a 51% equity.

“Let’s not play politics like this. Do not make baseless accusations. Never mind, that’s between him and God,” he added.

Najib continued to comment on the former prime minister’s statements although he did not mention Mahathir by name.

“Someone opens a bakery, setting up 12 outlets in 12 years, and then says the government has not managed the national economy well.

“Other bakeries have survived, such as RotiBoy and Gardenia. Even the business of the Mastan Ghani ‘mee rebus’ in Teluk Intan has progressed. Is the government to be blamed if one closes shop or customers do not patronise the shop?

“Perhaps the outlets were not in suitable locations, maybe the bread was not tasty, maybe the price was too high. Maybe there are other reasons. Ironically, the country’s economy has enjoyed positive growth,” he added.