BERSATU wants the Umno leadership to think of the people’s interests before making any decision to dissolve the Parliament for the next general election, according to Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

He said Umno should not focus solely on clinging to power, but consider other factors such as the weather, preparedness of security forces and national expenditure of an election.

“Are there enough police officers, and if six states are not having state election this year, would it raise the country’s expenditure?

“It needs to be taken seriously, because we are not only focused on getting government power but also the interests of the people as its priority,” he said in Putrajaya today.

On Friday, Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will present a proposed date for the dissolution of parliament to the king in accordance with article 40 (1) of the Federal Constitution.

Meanwhile, Faizal said the party is ready to work closely with Perikatan Nasional partners to establish a stable government and provide good services to the people. – Bernama, October 2, 2022.