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KUCHING, Aug 17: Continuous politicking and attempts by Perikatan Nasional (PN) to destabilise the federal government serve as a stark example of leaders who prioritise their own power and positions.
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii emphasised that these actions jeopardise the interests of Malaysia, which urgently needs political stability to ensure certainty and consistency in policies that is crucial in bolstering investor confidence and attracting greater investments into Malaysia.
“Now that the six state elections have concluded, it is important that all parties put aside their differences and constant politicking. Instead, we should come together in the spirit of reconciliation to play our different roles to rebuild the nation, ensure stability, and address core issues faced by the people,” he said in a statement today.
Dr Yii expressed disappointment over the incessant politicking and attempts by leaders within PN to destabilise the federal government, as exemplified by a recent statement by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man in rejecting a possible intercoalition peace deal for political stability.
“They continue harping on the possibility of a change of government mid-way through the term, justifying that it is permissible as long as it is done within the boundaries of the law,” he said, adding that this behavior underscores their priority on power and positions, even at the expense of the nation’s interests.
Dr Yii highlighted that Malaysia has undergone substantial political turmoil over the past few years, resulting in the country falling behind neighbouring nations in terms of investments, development, and missed opportunities for necessary reforms.
He even ventured to say that had PN formed the government after the last election, it would have been in the nation’s best interest for that government to complete its full term where Pakatan Harapan (PH) would have acted as a constructive opposition, contributing to the strengthening and promotion of a healthy democracy in the country.
“What is worst is there are certain quarters, even though the elections are over, still constantly play up divisive sentiments in an attempt to split and divide us when what the nation needs is for all of us to heal, reconcile, come together regardless of our race or religion to address common issues together, ensure stability and shared prosperity among all Malaysians,” he said.
As the federal government, Dr Yii pointed out, it is imperative for them to get down to the ground and govern through the “centre” and push forth moderate policies addressing fundamental socio-economic systemic issues for the good of all Malaysians.
“We need to deal first and foremost with the economic anxieties among the people, regardless of their ethnic background, and to ensure that our macro-policies are translated into realities on the ground,” he said.
This includes ensuring the people on the ground experience the benefits of the positive GDP growth, lower inflation and increased investor confidence which resulted in better and higher quality investments since the unity government came into power.
“We can only ‘break the wave’ by improving people’s lives, fixing the economy, and bringing about needed institutional reforms while addressing common concerns among Malaysians, especially the common poor and working class,” Dr Yii added. — DayakDaily
