KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Melaka voters to use their ballots in the state election tomorrow to reject those who exploit religion for political gain, as well as corrupt individuals.
The Pakatan Harapan chairman said they have an opportunity to send a strong message and become a beacon of hope for those who wanted to see the country free from corruption.
“Over the past few days, we have witnessed the true face of a so-called ‘unity’. For the sake of votes and power, they have stooped so low as to exploit religion by issuing fatwas legitimising support for corrupt individuals, demonising their opponents, and even equating the choice of who to vote for with the obligation to perform ablution.
“Tomorrow, the people of Melaka have an opportunity to send a strong message through the ballot box. Reject those who exploit religion and those who hide behind the guise of championing the interests of the community but, in reality, are glorifying corrupt individuals,” he said in a Facebook post tonight.
Anwar added that the attitude of remaining silent and tolerating corruption has damaged the country for far too long and must end through voters’ choices.
“We must put an end to it at the ballot box tomorrow. Save Melaka. Save the country. Vote for Harapan,” he said.
Approximately 675,166 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the 16th Melaka State Election, with voter turnout expected to reach 70 per cent.
