Gobind tells Umno, BN to resign if they lack confidence in Anwar’s leadership

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Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today said parties unhappy with the unity government’s leadership should leave the administration rather than pressure ...

AMPANG, Nov 12 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today said parties unhappy with the unity government’s leadership should leave the administration rather than pressure the prime minister to call an early election.

In an apparent rebuke to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Gobind said it was unfair to raise the prospect of dissolving Parliament when the government should instead focus on moving the country forward.

“So to me, what Datuk Seri Zahid said is not fair at all,” he told reporters.

Zahid, who is also Umno president and Barisan Nasional chairman, had on November 10 said dissolving Parliament to seek a fresh mandate would be preferable to a Cabinet reshuffle.

Gobind today said the government should instead remain focused on strengthening the economy, pointing to Malaysia’s position as an attractive investment destination.

“Prime Minister has done a good job. He is now leading the country towards a stronger economy.

“We can all see that while other countries are facing many challenges, Malaysia is stable. We can see that there are many other countries and industries that see Malaysia as their investment destination. And this is a good sign for our country,” he said.

Gobind then said Umno and Barisan Nasional should resign from the unity government if they were no longer confident in its leadership.

“If Umno do not agree, they are not confident, then they should just resign,” he said.

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