Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is optimistic that the state will not be marginalised by the Pakatan Harapan-led federal government although Perikatan Nasional (PN) is now in the opposition bloc.
According to him, the political landscape, democratic system, and federalism concept practised in the country “do not allow” the federal government to do so.
"I think under the federalism system, all states have the same rights, the federal government and the states will continue to cooperate, so I don’t see any problem at all.
“Democracy does not allow such things (the federal government side-lining the state government), if they still do it, then they are asking for trouble," he told reporters today.
Sanusi (above) was asked about the state government’s hopes for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s new administration.
Yesterday, PN chief Muhyiddin Yassin said the coalition remained steadfast in its decision not to join the Harapan-led government, adding that his coalition wanted to strengthen democracy and play an effective check-and-balance role in Parliament.
On the Padang Serai GE15 election which will be held on Dec 7, Sanusi said he was confident of an easy PN victory.
Earlier, the menteri besar launched the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Carnival as well as the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultanah Asma in Alor Setar.
- Bernama
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