Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said a former Umno leader who claimed Malaysians are embarrassed by their nationality should be cast into the ocean.

Though he did not mention names, it was an obvious reference to Bersatu deputy president Mukhriz Mahathir.

Mukhriz was initially quoted as stating that when he is abroad or performing the umrah in Mecca, he tells foreigners that he is from Brunei because Malaysia's name has been tainted due to the wrongdoings of its leaders...