We’ll work harder following defeat in Sungai Bakap, says PM


PETALING JAYA: The unity government will redouble its efforts to work for the people and to improve their standard of living, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following the alliance’s defeat in the Sungai Bakap by-election.

The Prime Minister said he humbly accepted the voters’ voice in Sungai Bakap, which saw the alliance’s candidate being trounced by Opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional, and promised that his administration would work harder for the people.

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