Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded individuals holding positions in the government to observe discipline and refrain from attacking the Federal Government while campaigning in the state elections. Speaking to reporters after the MADANI KITA with the Tambun Community programme here today, he said such attacks would create a 'damaging political landscape'.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized that those holding government positions were subject to discipline, and if they chose to violate it, they should step down from their posts. He acknowledged that political parties could compete against each other in state elections while being the same at the federal level, which is acceptable in a democratic system. However, he urged candidates, especially ministers, deputy ministers, or heads of agencies, to focus on state issues without targeting the Federal Government.

Anwar stated that he had discussed the matter with his two deputies, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Prime Minister, who is also Pakatan Harapan chairman, highlighted the importance of maintaining cordial relations within the Unity Government at both federal and state levels to ensure effective service delivery to the people.

He concluded by stating, "So far, we have asked them to ensure that our relationship at the federal and state levels grows stronger and remains cordial so that work can continue to be carried out effectively."