OF COURSE NOT: Pakatan regime won’t bankrupt nation - Musa Hitam

Former deputy prime minister Musa Hitam said it was unfair to say that the country could go bankrupt if Pakatan Rakyat takes over the government.

“If the opposition rules, they will not make foreign investors run away. They will not do it and make the economy go bankrupt,” Musa, who once served under former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was quoted by Sinar Harian.

On whether he believed the country would be bankrupt if PR wins, Musa was convinced that PR would ensure the continued growth of national economy.

“In fact I have elaborated this openly, including to bankers and foreigners. This is my personal view,” he stressed.

Musa said PR would want to continue ruling if it wins, and as such the coalition would not allow the country's economy to deteriorate.

In his response, PAS vice president Salahuddin Ayub said UMNO leaders could take a leaf from Musa's stand.

“This is the rational and objective (view). A statesman-like view, unlike retired BN leaders like Dr Mahathir Mohamad who are more emotional,” he said.

-Harakahdaily