Malaysia

Cooperate for Malay politics’ sake, Umno, Bersatu urged

Both parties must realise importance of reaching consensus, says Tan Sri Rais Yatim

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 06 Mar 2021 10:10PM

Cooperate for Malay politics’ sake, Umno, Bersatu urged
Jelebu Bersatu chief Tan Sri Rais Yatim has called on his party and Umno to not cut ties, but instead continue working together. – Bernama pic, March 6, 2021

JELEBU – Umno and Bersatu must cooperate and come to an agreement for the sake of the future of Malay politics, said veteran politician Tan Sri Rais Yatim.

The Jelebu Bersatu chief said the two parties should not cut ties completely, and expressed hope that both will continue to work together.

“Umno, by itself, cannot be in power, and the same goes with Bersatu. Even with the support of PAS, cooperation is needed. These component Malay parties must realise the importance of reaching consensus.”

He said it is also vital that each party has a sense of cooperation and commitment to work together in developing the country.

Rais, who is Dewan Negara president, is of the view that all parties should respect the discretionary powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and role of the prime minister, following calls and pressures for Parliament to reconvene.

“The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and prime minister have absolute power (respectively) that cannot be altered, it is up to the prime minister to advise the Agong of any change.” – Bernama, March 6, 2021

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