PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urge the people of Melaka to use their power as voters to reject those who exploit religion for politics as well as those who honour people involved in corruption.
The Pakatan Harapan chairman said Melaka voters have the opportunity to send a clear message and become a beacon for those who wish to see Malaysia free from corruption.
"Over the past few days, we have seen the true face of a so-called 'unity'. For votes and power, they are willing to exploit religion — issuing religious rulings to justify support for the corrupt, branding their opponents as Dajjal-like, and even equating one’s vote with the obligation to perform ablution.
"Tomorrow, the people of Melaka have an opportunity to send a clear message through the ballot box. Reject those who exploit religion and those who hide behind the guise of defending their race while, in reality, glorifying the corrupt," he said on his Facebook page on Friday (Nov 13) night.
He said the culture of keeping quiet and tolerating corruption must end, as it has damaged the country long enough.
"For too long, turning a blind eye to corruption — this tolerance for evil — has damaged the foundations of our nation.
"Let us put a stop to it at the ballot box tomorrow," he added.
A total of 675,166 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the 16th Melaka State Election, with voter turnout expected to reach 70%.
