‘Selfish’ to seek GE15 with economy in turmoil, PAS chief says
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang says politicians are acting selfishly by demanding an early 15th general election when Malaysians were struggling with a weakening economy and cost of living crisis. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Politicians were acting selfishly by demanding an early 15th general election when Malaysians were struggling with a weakening economy and cost of living crisis, said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.
While saying his party was prepared to face a general election, Sinar Harian reported him as insisting that Malaysians’ economic problems be addressed first.
“GE15 is still not suitable to be implemented at this time because the people are facing a lot of issues.
“Based on the development of the world economy, many parties are affected by the war between Russia and Ukraine in addition to the oil price crisis which also affected country’s economy. Plus, Covid-19 is still not over yet,” he was quoted as saying.
He also urged the prime minister not to give in to demands for an early election.
“We don't depend on anyone's insistence. They only want power. Don’t trouble the people.
“Those who demand that the GE should be expedited while the country is facing inflation are selfish,” he added.
Separately, Abdul Hadi rejected views that 32 of his party’s seats would be in critical danger if it did not work with Barisan Nasional (BN) in GE15.
“We have our own study where the post-term of the Melaka and Johor state elections shows that the BN vote did not budge.
“Those who used to vote for Pakatan Harapan (PH) did not vote for PH, in fact, our vote increased by 100 to 200 per cent,” he said.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi previously said he would discuss the date of GE15 with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob soon.
Ismail Sabri has expressed reluctance to call a general election before one is due in September 2023, saying the current economic conditions meant timing was poor to conduct one now.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Politicians were acting selfishly by demanding an early 15th general election when Malaysians were struggling with a weakening economy and cost of living crisis, said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.
While saying his party was prepared to face a general election, Sinar Harian reported him as insisting that Malaysians’ economic problems be addressed first.
“GE15 is still not suitable to be implemented at this time because the people are facing a lot of issues.
“Based on the development of the world economy, many parties are affected by the war between Russia and Ukraine in addition to the oil price crisis which also affected country’s economy. Plus, Covid-19 is still not over yet,” he was quoted as saying.
He also urged the prime minister not to give in to demands for an early election.
“We don't depend on anyone's insistence. They only want power. Don’t trouble the people.
“Those who demand that the GE should be expedited while the country is facing inflation are selfish,” he added.
Separately, Abdul Hadi rejected views that 32 of his party’s seats would be in critical danger if it did not work with Barisan Nasional (BN) in GE15.
“We have our own study where the post-term of the Melaka and Johor state elections shows that the BN vote did not budge.
“Those who used to vote for Pakatan Harapan (PH) did not vote for PH, in fact, our vote increased by 100 to 200 per cent,” he said.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi previously said he would discuss the date of GE15 with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob soon.
Ismail Sabri has expressed reluctance to call a general election before one is due in September 2023, saying the current economic conditions meant timing was poor to conduct one now.
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kt comments:
Bloke wants to enjoy his ambassadorial perks in perpetuity - kaki gaji buta.
The reality is that no eff-er cares too hoots about the nation, its economy nor its people. BN wants power, PN wants perpetual status quo, PH wants time to gather its pieces together.
Eff-er has an eff-ing cheek to remind us Covid pandemic is not yet over, hence no need to rush towards GE15, meaning ??? don't EVER have any election, forever?
In a normal situation opposition parties would be happy a GE takes place amidst economic turmoil.
ReplyDeleteThis would be described as the ground is not sweet for the government.
For Hadi to object to a GE means as what KT said, he wants to continue his privileged position in the PN government indefinitely.
A GE without MN would mean a rout of PAS at the polls and his ambassadorship.
Oh how desperate this oily snake is!