I’ll quit Cabinet if ordered by PM, says Tok Mat

 The foreign minister also says he has no intention of attacking other leaders in the unity government during the Negeri Sembilan election campaign.

BN deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan said he was not offended by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s warning, as it is considered common practice during election season.

PETALING JAYA:

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan says he is prepared to resign from the Cabinet if ordered to do so by the prime minister.

The Barisan Nasional deputy chairman, who is contesting the Rantau seat in the Negeri Sembilan state election, also said he had no intention of attacking other leaders in the unity government during the campaign.

“We want to ensure that our message reaches all voters. We will not make personal attacks. However, if the prime minister orders me to resign, I am willing to do so.

“It is up to the prime minister because he is responsible for appointing Cabinet ministers and their deputies,” he was quoted by Utusan Malaysia as saying in Mambau, Seremban, today.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned ministers, deputy ministers and officeholders in government agencies against attacking one another while campaigning in state elections.

Anwar, who is also the Pakatan Harapan chairman, said those who turn state elections into a platform to attack others should step down from their positions.

PH Youth also called on all BN ministers and deputy ministers to resign from the Cabinet following the coalition’s cooperation with Perikatan Nasional in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections.

Mohamad said he was not offended by Anwar’s warning, describing it as common practice during election season.

“Campaigning during election season does not mean we have to be personal enemies. I ask for the public’s understanding and support for BN,” he said. - FMT