PETALING JAYA: Malaysia was much happier under Barisan Nasional compared to now, says Puteri Umno chief Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan.
She said the country's ranking in the United Nation's World Happiness Index fell to the 81st spot this year
"This was so different from when Barisan was the government. We were at the 35th spot until 2018 and we have fallen 46 spots since then," she said in her address at Puteri Umno assembly in conjunction with the Umno general assembly on Saturday (March 27).
She added a country's economy is not only based on its gross domestic product (GDP) alone.
"What's the meaning of having big highways and skyscrapers if the people are sad and depressed?" she said.
She also wondered if ministers in government cared about the people's happiness or only their own.
"What matters more is that the people are happy, we need to bring back the Barisan government and happiness will be guaranteed," she said.
Zahida also called on Puteri Umno members to prepare for the general election as it can happen at any time.
She said Puteri was responsible for handling its voter data as well as carrying out research to better understand voter sentiments and behaviour.
"This is a big responsibility entrusted to us for the party and the country," she said.
She also warned about snakes and wolves in the hen house, saying that members of the Puteri Wing are seen as the easiest target for such creatures and called on members to identify and dispose of them.
"Find these snakes and throw them to the other side. Let them strangle and swallow them instead," she said.
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