Malaysia's ruling coalition welcomes 'spirit of solidarity' among component parties: Azmin Ali
28 October, 2020
Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition welcomed the "spirit of solidarity" among its component parties, said Senior Minister for Economy Azmin Ali following Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's failed bid to require a state of emergency in Malaysia.
In his press statement issued on Tuesday (Oct 27), Mr Azmin, who is PN information chief, said component parties such as United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS), Sabah-based Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) and Sabah Progressive Party, have voiced their full support for Mr Muhyiddin's leadership and the PN government.
"PN calls on all parties, especially political leaders across the divide, to embrace unity with citizens to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and to revive Malaysia's economy," he said.
Mr Azmin, who's also Minister for International Trade and Industry and an associate of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), said that PN thanked the Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah for having confidence in the federal government's efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
"PN also thanks the confidence His Majesty has towards the wise execution and enforcement actions by the government to safeguard the people's safety, maintaining the people's welfare and guaranteeing security while bettering the country's economy," Mr Azmin said.
He added that the coalition has resolved to continue working hard together with the persons and Malaysia's frontliners to fight the pandemic.
On Oct 13, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim claimed that he previously a convincing majority to dominate the government.
There is speculation that some lawmakers from UMNO were ready to use Mr Anwar. UMNO politicians had previously agitated for a far more favourable redistribution of government positions for the party's members of parliament.
Last week, Mr Muhyiddin asked the king to declare circumstances of emergency amid the COVID-19 crisis and political instability, which could have suspended the upcoming parliamentary meeting.
This is rejected by the king after he consulted the Malay Rulers' Council on Sunday. On Monday night, UMNO said it will maintain its support for Mr Muhyiddin's government.
On Tuesday, PAS also pledged "undivided loyalty" for the prime minister's leadership.
Meanwhile, Mr Anwar has urged for a bipartisan effort in the upcoming budget debate to implement strategies against COVID-19.
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