Hamzah calls for forward-thinking leadership to face economic uncertainties

 The opposition leader says a ‘reset’ of the nation’s leadership and direction is needed to face the challenges arising from the Middle East conflict.

Hamzah Zainudin said the government must make immediate preparations by presenting a contingency plan for the people and nation.

PETALING JAYA:

 Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has called for forward-thinking leadership for Malaysia to face economic uncertainties ahead, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to drive up prices and inflation.

In a Hari Raya Aidilfitri message posted on Facebook today, the Larut MP said such leadership should have “clear direction and maturity in its decisions” to lead the nation out of this situation.

“We want the government to do its best and make immediate preparations by presenting a contingency plan for the people and nation to face the challenges ahead.

“This is why we need a reset of our national leadership and direction. This ‘reset’ agenda is not about the political continuity of any individual or party, but a thorough, inclusive and future-oriented struggle for the nation,” he said.

Hamzah yesterday called on the government to inform Parliament of its plan to manage surging fuel prices amid the Middle East war, saying the recently announced diesel price hike would have a chain effect on transportation costs and in turn, the cost of goods.

The price of diesel in West Malaysia is up by 80 sen to RM4.72 per litre following an earlier 80 sen increase on March 12, for a total rise by 51%. - FMT