IPOH, Sept 17 — PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim has hit out at those criticising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying some were quick to make political statements but lacked the courage to follow through with their actions.
He said while there were political statements suggesting that the country was currently unstable, the government remained committed to ensuring political stability as a foundation for economic stability and, ultimately, the benefit of the people.
“Our priority is to ensure political stability because from there, we can ensure economic stability, which will ultimately benefit the people,” he said.
He spoke to reporters after presenting allocations to non-governmental organisations in the Prime Minister’s Tambun parliamentary constituency at the Penghulu Mukim Hulu Kinta Office here.
Muhammad Kamil, who is also Anwar’s political secretary, said he did not deny that certain groups were deliberately attempting to create political instability to serve the interests and demands of certain leaders within their respective parties.
“Today, what we can assure the people is that the current government, particularly the Prime Minister, is committed to ensuring that all policies and plans can be implemented and that the government works for the good and benefit of the people as a whole,” he said.
He said this remained the case despite some statements appearing to attack Anwar personally.
“Some people are brave enough to talk, but they are not brave enough to act.
“So, we need to assess which leaders are working and which leaders are merely playing politics. I think the people can make a good assessment of that,” he said.
Muhammad Kamil also said there appeared to be confusion among the public when some political figures called for the 16th general election (GE16) to be held soon while at the same time saying they would remain in the government until the end of its term.
“That is something you have to ask that person. In the morning they say one thing, and at night they say another. They are confusing people,” he said.
Muhammad Kamil was responding to recent remarks made during the Umno general assembly, where party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi challenged Anwar to remove Umno from the unity government and face a confidence vote in Parliament.
Ahmad Zahid was also reported to have reminded coalition partners that Anwar’s administration remained in power with Umno’s support.
“The Prime Minister is the prime minister because of Umno’s support,” Ahmad Zahid was quoted as saying.
Ahmad Zahid was also reported to have backed calls for an earlier general election during the assembly.
