Time to put aside differences and work together, says Perak MB after Ismail Sabri’s appointment as PM


  • Nation
  • Friday, 20 Aug 2021

Datuk Saarani Mohamad. - Filepic/The Star

IPOH: All political parties should set aside their differences and work towards fighting the Covid-19 pandemic now as a new Prime Minister has been appointed, says Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad.

“All parties need to be thoughtful and to take heed from the King’s hope for all to stop the political polemic and set aside differences for the sake of the people’s health, which is the priority,” said Saarani, who is also state Barisan Nasional, in a statement on Friday (Aug 20).

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