Perak PKR hails Bersatu MP's 'big heart' in declaring support for PM

IPOH: Perak PKR has welcomed the decision of Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid to support the leadership of the Prime Minister.

Its deputy chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri said the support proved that the Perikatan Nasional MP had a big heart, and also that political or ideological differences are not an obstacle to serving the people well.

He said this should be a guide and example for every opposition leader as the priority must be placed on the people, as promised during GE15.

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“In a broader context, the time has come for every representative of the people, especially from the opposition, to stop all the drama... that does not add value to and also disrupts the stability of the country.

“On the other hand, precise support and commitment must be shown to the efforts of the unity government to minimise... unemployment, empower economic growth and solve all the problems faced by the people,” he said in a statement on Friday (Oct 13).

Mohamad Hairul added that this development augured well for the practice of prudent and mature politics in the country.

“Perak PKR also believes that the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim needs to continue to ensure that everything promised can be fulfilled while benefitting the people and the country.

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“We believe that the mandate given to the Madani government will be used to... achieve the goal of transforming Malaysia into a sustainable, prosperous and creative country, with mutual respect and trust,” he added.

On Thursday (Oct 12), Iskandar Dzulkarnain declared his support for Anwar, saying the move was to ease the burden faced by his constituents over the rising cost of living.

The Bersatu lawmaker said his decision was to see if Anwar would uphold his pledge regarding allocations for lawmakers.

He also said he could no longer stand to see his constituency left behind just because of political differences, but stressed he remained loyal to his party.