BAGAN DATUK: Leaders must put aside their political differences and prioritise serving the people, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).
The Deputy Prime Minister said the trust and mandate given by the people must be honoured, regardless of political party, religion, or race.
“As politicians, we must not allow divisions among citizens. Whether we win by a large margin or a small one is secondary.
“What truly matters is that once elected as members of parliament or assemblymen, we must fulfil our duty to serve,” he said, Bernama reported.
He added that leaders must continue to reach out to the people in their constituencies, including the youth, whether they are working locally or abroad.
The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at the opening of the RC Hall in Simpang Empat, Hutan Melintang, built by a businessman from Bagan Datuk, M. Nagaraja, who has been running a cendol business for the past 47 years.
He told guests at the event that he has known Nagaraja for more than two decades and gave him the title “Raja Cendol” during an Aidilfitri event in 2007.
Ahmad Zahid then attended a Chinese New Year open house hosted by family friends at the Dato Hj Abdullah Ahmad Hall here.
He was welcomed by Beh Song Wan, 62, his wife Tian Mee Ping, 56, and their two children.
At another event, Ahmad Zahid urged tahfiz schools to register with their respective state governments to avoid missing out on assistance, including facility upgrades.
He also said this would ensure that tahfiz schools would not fall outside the government’s attention.
“There are about 2,500 (tahfiz schools) that are not registered with the state government.
“I will assist them but the condition is to register,” he added.
