Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the people are beginning to lose confidence with opposition parties especially Bersatu, after several MPs and an assemblyperson of Perikatan Nasional stated their support for the government.
Commenting on the statement of PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin, who is challenging the federal government to declare the six parliamentary seats and one state seat vacant, Anwar said it is up to the MPs and assemblyperson concerned to vacant their seats.
"People are beginning to lose confidence, especially in Bersatu,” he told journalists after attending a Goodwill Gathering with the Royal Malaysia Police in Bukit Mertajam today.
The six Bersatu MPs who have declared their support for the prime minister are Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang), Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar) and Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan).
The assemblyperson involved is Abdul Rashid Asari (Selat Klang).
Meanwhile, in his speech at the event, Anwar said he wants police personnel to step up their efforts to protect the people, especially women and children.
"Yesterday, we celebrated International Women’s Day and women are still complaining about sexual harassment.
"I will act decisively to save our people and country. So, I am asking for the cooperation of the police to be more alert against such acts," he said.
Anwar also announced an immediate approval of RM1 million for the ongoing construction of the police quarters in Seberang Jaya as well as RM500,000 for the construction of a prayer hall at the Seberang Perai Tengah district police headquarters to improve the comfort and welfare of police personnel.
Also present were Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
- Bernama
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