Anthony Loke says govt has 15 months to finish reforms, no need to rush GE16
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has stated that the Malaysian unity government should focus on its 15-month reform agenda rather than rushing into an early 16th general election. He emphasized that the government remains stable and committed to economic and anti-corruption goals.
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The timing of general elections is a critical factor in political stability and the implementation of long-term policy reforms in Malaysia.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today said there is no need to rush into the 16th general election, with the unity government still having 15 months to complete its reform agenda.
His remarks came amid calls from several quarters for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to dissolve Parliament early and pave the way for GE16, including from Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“Following the recent state elections in Johor and Melaka, we have heard a great deal of news and voices from various parties and quarters pressuring the prime minister to dissolve Parliament and pave the way for the 16th general election,” he was quoted by The Star as saying at the Wanita DAP national congress here.
Loke said DAP’s position was that Anwar should not give in to such pressure as long as he retained majority support in the Dewan Rakyat.
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