Ismail Sabri calls on Umno for continued support as PM

BERA – Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is calling for the backing of his party to support him as prime minister so he can lead the country back on track, especially economically and health wise.

The prime minister said although the number of Covid-19 cases had dropped and the country’s economy is also seen to be recovering, the task is not completed yet.

“I need support from the party for strength to fight on. The biggest issue is the issue of the people and not the endless politicking.

“The (Covid-19) cases are dropping, but the number is still around 4,000.  Don’t think that we are now completely free from Covid-19, and my responsibility is still a huge one and I have to do it,” he said when opening the Bera Umno Wanita, Youth and Puteri delegates meeting here today.

“Congratulations on the victory in Melaka, but it (win) cannot be used as a model. We have not yet won fully and the increase in our popular vote is only by 1% in Melaka,” he added.

Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri said the Umno Youth and Puteri members should continue to reach out to young people who will be the determinants of the party’s victory in the next general election (GE) when implementation of Undi18 and automatic voter registration takes effect this December 15.

“The task of Youth and Puteri members, especially at the divisions, is to engage with young voters to get them to support our party. This should be our commitment,” he added.

Ismail Sabri, who is Bera MP, said there were quarters attempting to prevent the young people from voting by proposing that GE15 be held as soon as possible.

“If we do that, it is as if we are not confident in the ability of the young people to make their choice. It is like we are restricting them from exercising their rights, and if we do so, we will be punished by this group,” he added.

He also reminded all parties, despite having the freedom to give their views, to respect the  power bestowed on the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to dissolve Parliament as accorded under the constitution. – Bernama, December 11, 2021