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Agenda for military depends on returned mandate for BN, says Hisham

GE14 | Various agendas put in place by the government for the military can only be continued if the BN is returned the mandate in the 14th general election on May 9, said caretaker defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein.

He said military personnel who will be voting early tomorrow should think carefully about the choice they make because their welfare was at stake.

“I have reminded military personnel to think about the agendas the government has for them and their families, like on education, healthcare, housing, the welfare of veterans, as well as our direction in ensuring defence preparedness and security needs of the country.

“If there is no big mandate returned, the way I see it, the next five there will be no other work but politicking and politicking…having to counter all kinds of accusations, most of which are baseless. Hence, it is important for BN to win by a huge margin so that the agendas can be realised, “ he said.

Hishammuddin was speaking to reporters after attending the 'Perkasa Perwira' programme at the Segenting Camp in Port Dickson today. Also present was Army training commander Maj Gen Md Tajri Alwi.

Also in attendance were BN candidates VS Mogan, who will be contesting the Port Dickson parliamentary seat (formerly Telok Kemang); Yeong Kun You (Lukut); Tun Hairudin Abu Bakar (Bagan Pinang); Abdul Rahman Mohd Redza (Linggi) and R Thinalan (Sri Tanjung, formerly Port Dickson).

Hishammuddin, who is also the caretaker minister of special functions, said BN had a proven track record in shouldering the mandate given by the people, even though it comes under incessant attacks from the opposition which tries to sidetrack the coalition from giving its best to the people.

On GE14, which has been described as the “Mother of all Elections”, Hishammuddin, who is also Umno vice-president, said Malaysians should look at other countries which changed governments because of hatred planted in the people by irresponsible quarters, which ultimately led to their downfall.

“That is why we (BN) must pass this test,” he said.

Earlier, Hishammuddin had visited the graves of fallen Royal Malay Regiment soldiers in Kampung Baru Si Rusa.

- Bernama

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