Wealth of the nation belongs to the people, not politicians

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the Pakatan Harapan secretary-general and home minister, emphasized that the nation's wealth should serve to enhance the welfare of its people rather than enrich politicians. He stated that elected representatives were primarily responsible for addressing the concerns of the general population, not accumulating personal wealth.

The country's prosperity should enable the effective utilization of its resources to support various segments of society, including fishermen, small traders, rubber tappers, padi farmers, and senior citizens.

Saifuddin highlighted the government's efforts to alleviate families' financial burdens through various assistance programs, such as the RM200 Early Schooling Assistance for school pupils and the RM2,500 aid for Form Six students. He also mentioned that the unity government had managed the people's cost of living by maintaining petrol prices at RM1.99 per liter, despite rising global crude oil prices.

This was made possible through subsidies, which allowed Malaysians to continue purchasing petrol at the subsidized rate, even as global oil prices surged due to geopolitical tensions.

Saifuddin praised Farzana Hayani, the PH candidate for Klebang, for her potential to serve as an effective elected representative. He noted that her previous experience at the Prime Minister's Office would enable her to advocate for residents' concerns, such as inadequate street lighting, by directly communicating with the relevant authorities. Saifuddin assured the public that the prime minister would likely approve such requests, fostering a society free from division and based on unity.