Bincang rasa tak puas secara dalaman, Zaliha seru rakan PH

President of the Opposition Party PKR, Dr Zaliha Mustafa, has urged members of Pakatan Harapan (PH) to examine their dissatisfaction internally, particularly regarding the relationship between the party and the ruling government. In a recent statement to FMT, Dr Zaliha emphasized that PH is open to diverse viewpoints and criticism, treating them as a valuable feedback mechanism.

However, she stressed that matters concerning the relationship between the party and government must be addressed internally to avoid damaging public perception.

Dr Zaliha also referenced Sangeet Kaur Deo, a representative of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) from Kuala Lumpur, who spoke at her party's special congress. Sangeet expressed her support for DAP staying within the unity government, but accused Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister and president of both PH and PKR, of strengthening Umno and sidelining DAP allies. Dr Zaliha disagreed with Anwar's claim that he was bolstering Umno more than DAP.

The primary responsibility of the prime minister is not to strengthen any one party, but to ensure the unity government remains stable and functions well for the people, stated Dr Zaliha. She further clarified that power-sharing is a collective process, with decisions made jointly and accountability shared among all parties involved. She criticized the notion that all blame should be placed solely on the Prime Minister.

Recently, PKR members held a special congress where the resolution to remain in the unity government was passed, despite internal dissatisfaction with the government's performance. Meanwhile, a PKR Youth Party leader called for the party to reevaluate its relationship with certain DAP leaders. Without naming names, Deputy Youth Leader Kasim emphasized that some DAP leaders frequently make statements that influence other PH component parties.

PKR must remain within PH, but also reassess its relationship with certain DAP leaders who often make statements that affect other PH component parties, Dr Kasim told FMT. The party also urged other PH parties to refrain from pressuring Anwar Ibrahim. Like PKR, it rejected the accusation that Anwar was strengthening Umno and called for evidence to support such claims.