PUTRAJAYA: This administration remains intact and there are no elements of sabotage, unlike the Opposition, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Taking a dig at Perikatan Nasional, the Prime Minister is grateful for the strong ties and unity among parties in the government.
“I am grateful for their sincerity. There are no elements of sabotage or betrayal as what has happened to other friends,” he said on the latest development in Perikatan.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced his resignation as Perikatan chairman and this has triggered the resignations of several state coalition chiefs.
The rift within Perikatan started after eight assemblymen – three from PAS and five from Bersatu – had submitted statutory declarations withdrawing their support for Mohd Shukri Ramli of PAS as Perlis mentri besar.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister gave assurance that the government will continue to be strict in addressing corruption cases, whether it involves its political allies or foes.
He said the government will continue to act firmly against the menace to safeguard the nation and ensure public funds are used prudently for the welfare of the people.
“We will not compromise; we will not accept any threats from any party, and we will take a firm stance on this issue whether it involves friends or foes,” he said.
The Prime Minister said the latest developments in investigations into corruption cases involving politicians, senior government officials and the Armed Forces were among matters that had been briefed to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
The Prime Minister said he had mainly briefed Sultan Ibrahim on current corruption issues and governance.
“There are still some who are caught in the old ways and culture that are corrupted.
“We will continue being strict so that we can save the money and use these funds for the good of the people,” he added.
It was reported that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is carrying out a probe into allegations against the Armed Forces over several procurement projects.
On Dec 28, Army chief Jen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan was placed on leave due to an ongoing graft investigation.
The commission is also reportedly probing a former minister over alleged corruption after receiving RM5mil in bribes and a Lamborghini.
