GE15: Consider people's interests, Bersatu deputy chief tells Umno

Bersatu wants the Umno leadership to think of the people’s interests before making any decision to dissolve Parliament for the 15th general election (GE15).

Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu said Umno should not focus solely on efforts to regain power and should pay heed to other factors such as the weather, preparedness of security forces and national expenditure if GE15 is held.

“Bersatu wants the government to focus on its preparedness to hold GE15. Are there adequate police personnel, and if six states are not having state elections this year, would it raise the country’s expenditure?

“Such matters need to be taken seriously because we are not only focused on getting government power but also the interests of the people as its priority," he said, according to Bernama.

The youth and sports minister was asked to comment on the Umno supreme council’s proposal for Parliament to be dissolved soon to enable GE15 to be held this year.

On Friday, Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan said that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will present a proposed date for dissolution to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in accordance with Article 40 (1) of the Federal Constitution.

When asked about Bersatu's preparations for GE15, Faizal said the party is ready to work closely with Perikatan Nasional partners to establish a stable government and provide good services to the people.

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