SEREMBAN, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Unity government at the federal level remains stable and strong to ensure economic growth and investor confidence are not affected.
He said cooperation among parties in the Unity government at the federal level remains good, as reflected in the smooth conduct of Cabinet meetings, despite them competing against one another at the state level.
“At the state level there might be issues, but at the federal level, it is not threatened yet and, hopefully, God-willing, it will remain so after the elections.
“Recently, I chaired a Cabinet meeting with (Minister of Agriculture and Food Security) Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, (Transport Minister) Anthony Loke, (Deputy Prime Minister) Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and other leaders as usual. We must safeguard this stability so the country’s economy is not disrupted and investors continue to come,” he said here yesterday.
He said this while speaking at the ‘Jelajah Kekal Harapan’ campaign ceramah in conjunction with the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election in Senawang.
Among those present were Mohamad, who is Amanah president, and Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Steven Sim, who is also DAP deputy secretary-general.
Also present were Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and state Pakatan Harapan (Harapan) chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, Menteri Besar and Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, coalition leaders and Harapan candidates contesting in the state election.
Meanwhile, touching on the administration of Negeri Sembilan, Anwar, who is also Harapan chairman, reiterated his support for Aminuddin to remain the coalition’s menteri besar candidate should Harapan be given the mandate by voters once again.
He said the decision was made based on Aminuddin’s record of service, sincerity and good governance throughout his leadership of the state.
“Looking at the track record, sincerity, morals and character, he is our best candidate for menteri besar. Negeri Sembilan is doing well and delivering on its promises. So, put an end to corrupt practices and make this state an example of good administration,” he said.
In the state election, Harapan is contesting all 36 state legislative assembly seats, fielding 16 candidates from PKR, 11 from DAP and nine from Amanah.
The Election Commission has fixed August 1 as polling day for the Negeri Sembilan state election, with early voting set for July 28.
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