The PKR secretary-general says political manoeuvring should not be allowed to undermine the stability the unity government is looking to build.
In a Facebook post, the PKR secretary-general said the government still commands majority support and should focus on pressing issues such as addressing the rising cost of living, creating jobs, and pursuing institutional reforms.
She was responding to deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s suggestion yesterday that dissolving Parliament would be better than reshuffling the Cabinet to allow the government to seek a fresh mandate.
“A Cabinet reshuffle is part of the process of strengthening the administration. It should not be used as a reason to reopen an episode of political uncertainty that we have experienced before,” said Fuziah.
“Differences of opinion among leaders can be discussed, but political manoeuvring should not be allowed to undermine the stability we are working to build.
“We should not allow the country’s hard-won stability to be sacrificed simply because of an excessive preoccupation with political power and positions. The country is not a platform for any leader’s political manoeuvring.”
Fuziah said the political instability between 2020 and 2022, when Malaysia was grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, job losses and rising living costs, should serve as a reminder of the importance of political stability.
She said efforts to improve governance, combat corruption and strengthen national institutions required policy continuity and a stable administration.
Zahid, who is also the Umno president, said yesterday it would be better to seek a fresh mandate through a general election before forming a new Cabinet.
His remarks came amid speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle following the end of finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan’s term as a senator on Dec 11, and transport minister Loke Siew Fook’s resignation yesterday. - FMT
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