SHAH ALAM: Bersatu must view the incident that took place during party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s speech yesterday as a lesson and move forward with renewed focus ahead of several key upcoming elections, said vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.
The Beluran member of parliament said the incident should serve as a reminder of the need for unity as the party gears up for the Sabah state election, as well as state elections in Melaka, Sarawak and Johor, and the 16th general election.
“We must take what happened as a lesson – a temporary distraction – and move on,” he said in his winding-up speech at the party’s annual general meeting today.
Kiandee said the incident should be a catalyst for Bersatu members to unite, win elections and ultimately capture Putrajaya.
Yesterday, a disruption occurred as Muhyiddin revealed that certain members were collecting signatures in an attempt to unseat him, prompting some in the audience to call for his resignation.
Someone was then heard yelling, “Not true, Tan Sri,” before a small group broke into chants of “Turun, turun” (step down, step down), calling for him to relinquish his post.
Meanwhile, vice-president Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin reminded party members that defending existing seats and capturing new ones would not be easy, particularly in Malay-Bumiputera majority and mixed constituencies.
As such, he called on party members to set aside personal grievances and prioritise the party’s broader electoral goals.
“If anyone’s feelings were hurt, let’s put that behind us. This is not about personal interests; our focus is on winning the election.
“Close ranks, put aside any urge to quarrel. The time we have is short.”
Radzi also urged party members to reflect on the incident and use it as a stepping stone to build a stronger and more united Bersatu.
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