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Dr M’s call for snap polls illogical and irresponsible, says DAP MP
Syahredzan Johan says Dr Mahathir Mohamad's call is poorly timed, especially as Malaysia and the rest of the world are facing turbulent conditions
DAP MP Syahredzan Johan (left) said Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s time had passed and the former prime minister must now allow others to lead the country.
PETALING JAYA: Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan has dismissed former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s call for a snap election as “illogical”, saying the public wants political stability, not another election.
In a statement, Syahredzan said such a demand is irresponsible, especially at a time when Malaysia and the rest of the world are facing turbulent conditions, from global trade wars to military conflicts.
“The majority of Malaysians do not want an election right now. They want a stable government,” he said.
He said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had just tabled the 13th Malaysia Plan amid global uncertainties, including impending US tariff decisions and ongoing regional conflicts, such as the border tension between Thailand and Cambodia which continued to loom large.
“Malaysia is not exempt from these global headwinds. What we need now is a steady government, helmed by a leader who can steer the country through these storms,” Syahredzan said.
Earlier today, Mahathir urged Anwar to dissolve Parliament to pave the way for a general election.
“If Anwar is truly brave, he should just dissolve Parliament and call for a general election now. He has nothing to fear – after all, his allies claim only 15,000 people attended the rally. Surely, he will win,” he said in a Facebook post.
Mahathir was referring to the Turun Anwar rally last Saturday, which was held to call for Anwar’s resignation. About 18,000 people took part in the rally, according to police, although the organisers, PAS Youth, claimed that more than 200,000 participants were present.
Syahredzan urged Mahathir to respect the country’s democratic process and the timeline of the current Parliament.
“Elections will come when the time is right. But that time is not now. The parliamentary term hasn’t even reached its maturity.
“To Mahathir, please – your time has passed. We still respect you, but now is the time for others to lead the country,” he added.
He warned that the future of the people and the next generation should not be gambled away to serve the ego and self-interests of a few politicians.
In a statement, Syahredzan said such a demand is irresponsible, especially at a time when Malaysia and the rest of the world are facing turbulent conditions, from global trade wars to military conflicts.
“The majority of Malaysians do not want an election right now. They want a stable government,” he said.
He said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had just tabled the 13th Malaysia Plan amid global uncertainties, including impending US tariff decisions and ongoing regional conflicts, such as the border tension between Thailand and Cambodia which continued to loom large.
“Malaysia is not exempt from these global headwinds. What we need now is a steady government, helmed by a leader who can steer the country through these storms,” Syahredzan said.
Earlier today, Mahathir urged Anwar to dissolve Parliament to pave the way for a general election.
“If Anwar is truly brave, he should just dissolve Parliament and call for a general election now. He has nothing to fear – after all, his allies claim only 15,000 people attended the rally. Surely, he will win,” he said in a Facebook post.
Mahathir was referring to the Turun Anwar rally last Saturday, which was held to call for Anwar’s resignation. About 18,000 people took part in the rally, according to police, although the organisers, PAS Youth, claimed that more than 200,000 participants were present.
Syahredzan urged Mahathir to respect the country’s democratic process and the timeline of the current Parliament.
“Elections will come when the time is right. But that time is not now. The parliamentary term hasn’t even reached its maturity.
“To Mahathir, please – your time has passed. We still respect you, but now is the time for others to lead the country,” he added.
He warned that the future of the people and the next generation should not be gambled away to serve the ego and self-interests of a few politicians.
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