Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s statement that no party logos should be featured on government aid should be abided by all quarters, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.
“If it involves government allocations, only one logo, the Coat of Arms of Malaysia.
“Since before, my practice has been to use replica cheques bearing only the coat of arms because it involves government allocations.
“The prime minister’s comment is appropriate and is meant for all parties and ministers,” said Loke, who is the transport minister.
He was speaking to reporters after handing over a cheque for RM324,668 as an allocation under Projek Mesra Rakyat to the Parent-Teacher Association of SMK Dato’ Sheikh Ahmad in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Yesterday, Anwar said party logos should not be used on any form of government aid being presented to the people.
On the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state by-elections in Johor, Loke expressed confidence that Pakatan Harapan, in collaboration with BN, will retain both seats.
“These two are mixed seats and surely Harapan has the edge. Furthermore, we are getting support from Johor Umno and Johor is Umno’s fortress.
“I am confident that with Umno’s help, we can successfully defend the seats,” he said.
The two by-elections, which were triggered by the death of Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub on July 23, will see three-cornered fights involving Harapan, Perikatan Nasional, and independent candidates.
The Election Commission has fixed Sept 5 for early voting and Sept 9 for the two by-elections.
- Bernama
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