Conspiracy to topple unity govt exists but has no basis, says PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: There is a conspiracy to topple the unity government but it has no basis, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

"The conspiracy exists but there is no basis. We are focused on work. If there is no conspiracy, then what work do they have? We are carrying out our responsibility as the government and they (the Opposition) have their own strategies," he said.

He said this when speaking to reporters after launching the Labour Day celebration at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) here on Monday (May 1).

Anwar was asked to comment on a recent report by an online news portal claiming that 10 Barisan Nasional MPs who previously supported Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for prime minister after the 15th General Election (GE15) were involved in a plot to overthrow the unity government by quitting their seats to force by-elections.

The portal said some Barisan MPs were being wooed by certain individuals and persuaded to take part in a “do-or-die mission” to sacrifice their seats and quit their respective parties.

On April 25, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), denied any intention of toppling the unity government led by Anwar.

He said GPS leaders, including Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and himself, had repeatedly made it clear that their priority was political stability.

On April 28, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who is also Pakatan Harapan secretary-general, said that the unity government was intact and functional.

He flatly dismissed the rumoured threat to topple and remove Anwar.

Meanwhile, Anwar said that the coalition under the unity government remains steadfast.

"This is our commitment, which is very clear.

"Don't entertain those who are delirious," he added.