UMNO secretary-general Ahmad Maslan said the party remains committed to supporting the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister until the completion of his term for the sake of the country’s political stability.

He said this is in line with the resolution passed at the party’s annual general assembly last month.

“So when we support this government, it means Anwar (Ibrahim) is the prime minister (until the end of his term)… so that the country will be stable,” he told reporters after launching the Drone Sports Incubator Programme at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi today.

Ahmad, who is also deputy finance minister, said this following the decree of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah that he wished to see Anwar be the last leader to be appointed as Malaysia’s prime minister during his reign as king, at the opening ceremony of the first meeting of the second session of the 15th parliament today.

Ahmad, who is also Pontian MP, urged other MPs to not only respect the king’s decree but also ensure political stability in the country.

He said the country’s political situation is now stable with the formation of the unity government, which obtained the backing of 148 MPs, constituting more than two-thirds majority.

During his royal address today, Al-Sultan Abdullah welcomed the consensus reached by the unity government, which is in line with his desire to form a stable and strong government. – Bernama, February 13, 2023.