During his speech on Sunday, Mr Anwar said that the unity government, which has been in power for eight months, firmly rejects corruption and the abuse of power.
“The Chinese community, including those who are DAP (Democratic Action Party) supporters, have no problem with that,” he was quoted as saying by NST. DAP is a component party of Pakatan Harapan (PH).
Mr Anwar leads a unity government comprising his PH coalition and the previous ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, among other parties. Other parties and coalitions that currently back the unity government include Gabungan Parti Sarawak, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Parti Warisan.
According to NST, Mr Anwar pledged to defend Malaysia’s anti-graft agency and the country’s judicial independence. He claimed, however, that there are certain parties attempting to impede his actions.
“They are afraid l will take action against … those who steal the property of people.
“This time, people must rise up and help save Kelantan and Malaysia. l plead for the Kelantan people to give us a chance,” he was quoted as saying by NST, adding that Malaysia has been stable since the unity government took over the country.
Since 1990, the northeastern state of Kelantan – where about 96 per cent of the population is Muslim – has been governed by Islamist Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). PAS is a component party of the opposition Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.
PAS, which has built a fortress in Kelantan, is also solidifying its influence in Terengganu and Kedah.
Six states – Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan – will be holding their state polls concurrently on Aug 12. The by-election for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat will also be held on the same day.
Source: CNA
