The DAP secretary-general said the tagline was just a distraction.

Najib, who is also Pekan MP, has drawn large crowds on the campaign trail ahead of the state elections this Saturday, with the refrain that has struck a chord with many Umno and BN supporters.

In a statement, Lim accused Najib of trying to “hijack” the election and distract from more pressing issues, such as the rising cost of living, the government’s desire to impose new taxes, and higher compounds for breach of Covid-19 SOPs.

He said Najib’s campaigning was tinged with “self-interest”, calling it an attempt to leverage a potential BN victory to escape conviction on 1MDB-related charges.

“Najib continues to live in a bubble with BN as if he is innocent and free of the 1MDB scandal.

“The interests and livelihood of 2.6 million voters are more important than the fate of one person convicted and sentenced to a 12-year jail term and a RM210 million fine, and who was called a national embarrassment by the Court of Appeal.”

Najib had earlier been criticised by tycoon Lee Kim Yew, who wrote to the Election Commission on Monday to complain.

Lee said the “Malu Apa Bossku” tagline went against Islamic teachings, and he questioned why he was allowed to campaign given his conviction.

Lim also reiterated DAP’s call for a Price Stabilisation Fund to protect consumers against price spikes, which he proposed could be funded initially by the Cukai Makmur tax that starts this year.

He also said further EPF withdrawals should be allowed, even if it is capped at RM5,000 as opposed to the RM10,000 maximum under previous schemes.

To aid struggling businesses, the Bagan MP also called for the 20% increase in electricity tariffs for commercial premises be postponed.