RAWANG: A top Pakatan Harapan (PH) leader said Umno‘s role in the unity government is very important, particularly in ensuring political stability and the smooth administration of the country.
PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the political maturity demonstrated by Umno, as the largest Malay-based party in the government, has also helped strengthen unity and ensure the government functions effectively.
“Umno is currently the largest Malay-based party in the government, with 30 Members of Parliament and eight full ministerial posts.
“This reflects Umno’s significant role in the unity government,” he said when met by reporters here today.
Saifuddin said the political stability enjoyed at present is clearly different from the previous term, which saw three Prime Ministers in five years, while the current government has maintained a single Prime Minister for almost three years.
He added that the stability has enabled the government to focus on reform agendas, economic growth, and more orderly governance, reflecting national prosperity through positive economic indicators.
Commenting on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years, Saifuddin said the move sends a clear signal that national leadership is grounded in accountability and responsibility, while providing sufficient space to implement planned policies and reforms.
He also expressed full confidence in Umno’s leadership in positioning the party within the current political landscape, while stressing that the unity government remains united, stable, and functioning well.
Last Saturday, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Salleh, in his speech at the Umno Youth Special Convention at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, said Umno Youth rejects any attempt to seize power or engage in “backdoor manoeuvres” that could topple the current government.
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