Anwar brushes off early election calls, prioritises economic recovery
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected calls for an early general election, emphasizing the need for political stability and continued focus on economic recovery. He urged the opposition to allow the government to fulfill its mandate rather than engaging in constant political maneuvering.
Why it matters
The rejection of early elections signals a commitment to policy continuity amidst regional geopolitical tensions and domestic economic pressures.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has brushed off calls to dissolve Parliament, urging the opposition to "give it time" as the current government still holds the mandate to govern.
Anwar emphasised that the public is prioritising economic recovery and political stability over endless political manoeuvring.
"I believe the people also want stability. The people want the economy to grow, and they do not want us to only engage in politics all the time," Anwar said during the Prime Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (July 14).
Addressing the opposition directly, the Prime Minister added: "So give it time. Do not be overconfident. I also do not want to be too confident—and I hope Hulu Terengganu, too, will not be too confident."
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