THE current Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is a central figure in our country’s dynamic political domain.
Leading the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) coalition government, Anwar faces the challenge of uniting diverse political ideologies under a single banner.
As Malaysians, we must assess the effectiveness and stability of Anwar’s unpredictable political journey to determine if it truly benefits our nation or if we should place our faith in the strength provided by Perikatan Nasional (PN) to guide our country toward a prosperous future.
Anwar began his political career as a rising star in UMNO, only to be expelled from the party and seek assistance from the opposition. Since then, he has embraced various political ideologies from liberalism to socialism.
As PM, Anwar must now cater to the multiple needs of PH-BN voters. He must demonstrate leadership that unites people and takes into account different interests.
This makes us question whether we can trust Anwar to lead consistently or if his political trajectory merely follows the ever-shifting winds of convenience.
In contrast, PN has committed to its founding principles and possesses the strong political will and leadership needed to implement measures based on shared and unified resolve. This raises the question: Would PN have offered Malaysia a more stable and predictable future?
Split for choices?
As the public closely scrutinises Anwar, it is crucial to examine his past and current political affiliations and policies. His supporters should consider the implications of his alliances with UMNO.
It’s impractical to believe that PM Anwar’s administration will prioritise the people’s interests while the socialist DAP potentially uses him as a pawn. Is there a risk that he will become a puppet for those with hidden agendas?
Anwar’s political approach has recently shifted, adopting Machiavellian tactics reminiscent of UMNO. Is this the kind of leadership Malaysia needs in these challenging times?
Can the PM reach a consensus among the parties that constitute his bloc while establishing a firm political direction? The public should also weigh the merits of a PN-led administration.
PN – as a coalition – offers the strong political will and leadership essential for executing actions based on a unified and unwavering commitment. Due to its solid foundation and shared ideology, PN has demonstrated excellent stability in administration and policy-making.
Ultimately, it’s up to all Malaysians – regardless of their party affiliation – to think carefully about the future of our beloved country.
We must examine the political landscape and ask ourselves: Do we want to entrust our country’s fate to an uncertain PM or do we want to place our faith in PN’s robust leadership and steadfast resolve? In the end, the choice is ours. – May 1, 2023
Mahathir Mohd Rais is Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) information chief of the Federal Territories.
The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Focus Malaysia.
Main pic credit: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook
