Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin wants all leaders and members of political parties supporting Perikatan Nasional (PN) to work hard, as if "the general election is going to be held tomorrow”.

Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu president, stressed that everyone needed to reach consensus, hold discussions without feelings of jealousy, and create a stronger understanding among themselves.

"This is very important to ensure our future is more secure, and more importantly, when it is election time, the people will rise and give their mandate and support PN to form the government.

"Don't ask me when the election is going to be held. What is important is that we must work extremely hard as if the election is going to be held tomorrow,” he said.

He was speaking at the fourth anniversary celebration of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) in Kuala Lumpur last night, which was attended by party members from around the country, as well as representatives from other parties in PN.

Muhyiddin also advised Bersatu members, specifically, to close ranks and maintain the party's image of being trustworthy as well as having integrity and dignity.

"To ensure we are successful, there is no choice for Bersatu. We must strengthen our spirit of unity. Don't harbour feelings of jealousy which can cause a rift among us. We must trust one another and help one another.

"Creating a strong workforce and strengthening the nature of trust, integrity, and dignity would ensure Bersatu will always be supported by all Malaysians,” Muhyiddin said.

He also explained that Bersatu was invited to join the Muafakat Nasional coalition, and since it was formed to combine Malay-Muslim political parties, he accepted the invitation without hesitation.

"Without thinking too much, I, as president (of Bersatu), accepted the invitation to join the Muafakat Nasional coalition with Umno and PAS," he said.

- Bernama