Disputed Bersatu chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad today lamented the willingness of some in his party to "work with thieves" as long as they can benefit from it.

In a blog post titled "Attitude", Mahathir said it appears that many Malaysians are willing to accept leaders who steal billions from the government.

"Among them are Bersatu leaders and members who previously joined Bersatu supposedly to bring down a prime minister who was stealing billions from the government.

"They cooperated with the opposition which had a...