PKR to Maintain Alliance with BN, UMNO for National Stability: Anwar
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PKR President Anwar Ibrahim stated the party will maintain its alliance with Barisan Nasional (BN) and UMNO at the federal level to ensure political stability and public prosperity.
- Anwar emphasized that political decisions should prioritize national and public interests over anger or specific agendas, highlighting the wisdom behind forming the unity government.
- He affirmed his personal relationship with UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi remains strong, with confidence in resolving issues through mature discussions.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will continue its cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN) and UMNO at the federal level to guarantee political stability and the prosperity of the people, according to PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that any decisions regarding political cooperation should be driven by the interests of the people and the nation, not by anger or specific agendas.
Whatever the decision, it cannot be driven by anger, but driven by the interests of the people and the country.
Anwar, who is also the Prime Minister, explained that the formation of the current unity government was only possible through wisdom and an understanding of the need for a stable administration. "Whatever the decision, it cannot be driven by anger, but driven by the interests of the people and the country," he said during the winding up of the PKR Annual National Congress in Melaka.
He chose political stability and public prosperity through economic growth as the basis for continuing the partnership with BN and UMNO. "I am responsible for making choices, and I choose stability. I choose the prosperity of the people through economic growth, and I choose to continue cooperating with Barisan Nasional and UMNO at the federal level so that these two principles can be carried forward," Anwar stated.
I am responsible for making choices, and I choose stability. I choose the prosperity of the people through economic growth, and I choose to continue cooperating with Barisan Nasional and UMNO at the federal level so that these two principles can be carried forward.
Addressing his personal relationship with UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Anwar described it as very good, expressing confidence that any issues between them can be resolved through mature negotiation. "My personal relationship with Datuk Seri Zahid is still very good, and I believe we can negotiate well, as friends, and hear each other's views directly. So far, I have not heard any negative views at the federal government level," he said.
My personal relationship with Datuk Seri Zahid is still very good, and I believe we can negotiate well, as friends, and hear each other's views directly. So far, I have not heard any negative views at the federal government level.
While acknowledging differing dynamics and views at the state level, Anwar stressed the importance of prioritizing wisdom before taking any action, warning that hasty decisions could undermine the unity and stability built. "Do we want stability or not? Chaotic politics will not benefit the country. Therefore, whatever steps are taken, do not go too far. We must maintain this unity wisely and with great wisdom," he urged.
Do we want stability or not? Chaotic politics will not benefit the country. Therefore, whatever steps are taken, do not go too far. We must maintain this unity wisely and with great wisdom.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.