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AMK dares anyone to topple government, vows to push reforms
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AMK dares anyone to topple government, vows to push reforms

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) challenges anyone seeking to overthrow the government to do so, stating readiness to face any possibility to continue reform agendas.
  • AMK urges the government to use its remaining mandate to implement reforms like separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, limiting the Prime Minister to two terms, and enacting a Political Funding Act.
  • AMK rejects the notion that election results were due to identity politics or voter immaturity, emphasizing that the public is capable of judging who supports or hinders reform.

The Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) has issued a bold challenge, inviting any party aiming to topple the government to proceed, while asserting its own readiness to confront any outcome to advance its reform agenda. Muhammad Nabil Halimi, the deputy chief of AMK, stated that the party should not be preoccupied with stability or compromise with those obstructing reforms.

We might fight our opponents, but perhaps they were our friends before. Like just now, many leaders mentioned enemies within, two-faced people.

— Muhammad Nabil HalimiAddressing the perceived hypocrisy and internal conflicts within political alliances.

Nabil urged the government to leverage its remaining term to fulfill long-awaited reforms. These include separating the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, capping the Prime Minister's tenure at two terms, and enacting a Political Funding Act. He stressed the urgency of these reforms, citing high public expectations.

"Why should we continue to think about stability with them? Why compromise in this remaining mandate? I hope we can expedite the reforms that the people are still waiting for," Nabil said during the AMK National Congress in Melaka. He emphasized that AMK must be a driving force, pushing the government to ensure the reform agenda is genuinely implemented.

Why should we continue to think about stability with them? Why compromise in this remaining mandate? I hope we can expedite the reforms that the people are still waiting for.

— Muhammad Nabil HalimiUrging the party to prioritize reforms over political stability and compromise.

AMK rejects the idea that recent election results were a reflection of the public choosing identity politics or being immature in their decisions. Nabil argued against underestimating the electorate, stating, "Don't we make the people foolish just because they didn't choose us? If we do that, what's the difference between us and the arrogance of UMNO in the past?" He reminded attendees that the same public had previously shown the courage to change governments, leading to scrutiny of institutional scandals and corruption.

Angkatan Muda cannot just be an observer. We must be a mover that urges, controls, and ensures this reform agenda is truly implemented.

— Muhammad Nabil HalimiDefining AMK's proactive role in pushing for reforms.

"If the people punish us today, don't be angry with the people. Listen to the people," Nabil concluded. The congress saw AMK members debating the party's direction and commitment to reform.

If there are those who obstruct, who want to fail the vote in Parliament, let the people see who truly wants reform and who is the obstacle.

— Muhammad Nabil HalimiAdvocating for transparency and public judgment on political actions regarding reforms.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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