Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his appreciation for the leadership of parties within the Unity Government, which he said continues to uphold the administration’s stability. The PKR president said that party leaders, especially UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, have demonstrated strong commitment by not entertaining any attempts to disrupt the government’s stability.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized the importance of support from partners, particularly UMNO led by Ahmad Zahid, along with GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) and GRS (Gabungan Rakyat Sabah), who have not entertained any efforts to undermine the existing harmony. Anwar acknowledged the complex challenges faced by partners like UMNO, highlighting their experiences of electoral defeat and betrayal as more challenging compared to those faced by others.

In his speech at the opening of the Selangor PKR Divisions, Women’s Wing and Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) annual general meetings, Anwar urged all PKR members and leaders to value the cooperation and consensus demonstrated by the leadership of parties within the Unity Government, particularly UMNO.

Anwar also expressed gratitude to the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, for instructing all parties not to debate the Addendum Decree issue and to respect the legal process. He noted that the Sultan’s decree effectively ended attempts by certain parties to exploit the issue.

The Prime Minister referred to the Sultan’s decree during the Himpunan Pahang Bermunajat Raja Berdaulat programme in Kuantan, where Al-Sultan Abdullah decreed that all parties should refrain from further debating the Addendum Decree as it is already under legal proceedings.

Looking ahead to the upcoming PKR elections expected in May, Anwar emphasized the importance of inclusivity, urging that leadership at the division level should not be dominated by any particular ethnic group. He encouraged members to ensure representation from all communities, considering the diverse ethnic composition in different divisions.

Anwar further urged candidates contesting party positions to avoid misusing government positions, instead relying on their own strengths, principles, and capabilities.