PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim assured that the 19-party unity government is strong, stable and difficult to be toppled.

The Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman said compared with the time the government was formed in last November, the cooperation and unity among all leaders, including members of the cabinet, has grown from strength to strength.

“When we first formed the government, we heard all kinds of stories about attempts to topple the government and such plans continued month after month until  Budget 2023 was announced.

“And now there are stories that the unity government will fall in August. This is all just talk. Do not listen or be influenced by such talk. The current government is very strong and solid.

“All coalition leaders in the administration are unanimous in their commitment to defend the government,” he said during his speech at the Ceramah Arus Merah Kuning held in conjunction with the Selangor elections, in Subang Bestari yesterday.

Present at the rally were caretaker Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari and two PH candidates who will be standing in the Selangor elections – Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim in Kota Damansara and Mohd Khairuddin Othman in Paya Jaras.

The prime minister said government stability had been reinforced through the cooperation and integration of two deputies – Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamid and Fadillah Yusof – who have fully pledged their support to the current administration.

He added that the commitment shown by heads of parties within the coalition, be it PH, Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Parti Sarawak, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, Warisan that make up the coalition is also a reason the government is strong.

Meanwhile, Anwar once again emphasised his commitment to continue his fight against corruption and assured that he would not compromise or forgive those who siphoned off the country’s wealth, more so when they were in power

“They can hurl all kinds of accusations at me and I can forgive them, but not corruption or stealing that belongs to the people and country. I will not forgive such people and will urge the authorities to investigate and take the necessary action against them until they return the money of the people,” he said.

“I do not want to make many promises but I will certainly try my utmost best to bring about changes required for the people, that I promise,” he said.

Speaking on the Selangor polls, Anwar said he was confident voters in the state will pick the right candidates who will be committed to developing the state and at the same time abolish corruption. – Bernama, July 30, 2023.