Kedah PKR says Umno dissolution push serves political interests, not urgent need for stability

Alor Setar, Sept 21 — The Kedah Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has expressed skepticism regarding the call for dissolving Parliament, made by Kedah Umno Strategic Communications director Syed Mohd Johan Rizal Syed Unan Mashri. MPN Communications director Tunku Nashrul Abaidah stated that the demand was not based on a genuine need for stability, but rather aimed to serve Umno's political interests.

He emphasized that the Madani government is functioning well and remains stable, with Umno as part of the government and represented in the Cabinet. Nashrul pointed out that the call conflicted with the position of Umno president, who recently reaffirmed Umno's commitment to the Unity Government until the end of its term. Moreover, the 15th General Election (GE15) Unity Government agreement clearly outlines cooperation for the five-year term of the 15th Parliament.

Therefore, he questioned whether Kedah Umno still respects its president's position and the party's commitment or if it seeks to sacrifice the country's stability for political gain. Nashrul stressed that being in government entails responsibility towards the people and the nation. Given the people's expectations for the government to focus on economic matters, cost of living, and well-being, he said it was not the time for political maneuvering or creating unnecessary uncertainty.

PKR reiterated that it does not believe there is an urgent need to dissolve Parliament, and its mandate should be used to address the people's concerns until the term's end, rather than yielding to any party's political interests.