Don't let Melaka election rivalry affect national stability, says Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: Political parties must not allow rivalry in the Melaka election to turn into quarrels that could undermine national stability, says Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Malaysia's Umno vice-president, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, cautioned that political rivalry surrounding the Melaka election should not escalate to the point of threatening national stability. He emphasized that politics is not about fighting, stressing the importance of maintaining a stable country for economic growth and investor confidence.
Johari pointed out that Malaysia's political landscape has changed with prime ministers changing multiple times without causing unrest. He urged political parties to maintain order, acknowledging that alliances can shift but rivals must still uphold democracy. As the Election Commission has not yet set nomination and polling dates for the Melaka election following the assembly's dissolution, Johari pledged RM10,000 for future tennis tournament editions to support young talent.
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