Barisan will continue supporting unity govt that reflects the face of Malaysia, says Zahid

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional will continue to support the unity government, which reflects the true face of Malaysia, says coalition chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umno president, said he hoped that the relationship between Barisan and Pakatan Harapan would spur the spirit of unity for the betterment of the country.

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“I saw DAP’s determination to maintain the unity of this country in two speeches by its secretary-general Anthony Loke and chairman Lim Guan Eng,” he said in a Facebook post on Sunday (Sept 10) after attending the DAP annual conference in Putrajaya.

“It was also transferred to delegates I met in the assembly hall who wanted political stability to catalyse more success for Malaysia” he said.

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“Loke also mentioned that the unity government is inclusive and represents all Malaysians.

“In fact, in order to safeguard the well-being and prosperity of the people, political differences are resolved and unity is used as the basis for us to rebuild the country together, especially to develop the economy and the well-being of the people.

“I hope that the newly established relationship between Barisan and Pakatan can be strengthened to the grassroots level to catalyse the spirit of unity while leading the country by providing the best service for all Malaysians,” he said

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“Barisan Nasional will also continue to defend the unity government which truly reflects the face of Malaysia,” he said.

Also present at the conference were Barisan secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin.