M'sia can become 'the new tiger' if people continue to support Harapan - Muhyiddin

TANJUNG PIAI POLLS | Malaysia will continue to be developed till it emerges as the "new Tiger of Asia" if the people continue giving their support and mandate to the Pakatan Harapan government to administer the country, Harapan deputy president Muhyiddin Yassin said.

Muhyiddin, who is also Home Affairs Minister and Bersatu president, said under the current Harapan-led government, Malaysia is capable of turning into a developed nation in various aspects and being at par with other developed countries in Asia in the near future.

“If we are given the support again, if we can retain the Tanjung Piai seat and if Harapan continues to be in power, InsyaAllah we will be able to develop our country further. And, not only that, we will put Malaysia ahead and be among the developed nations in Asia.

“We can be the ‘new Tiger’ capable of roaring loud and warning everyone of our strength in nation development,” he said while campaigning for Harapan candidate for the Tanjung Piai by-election at Kampung Melayu Raya, Pekan Nenas, Pontian, today.

However, Muhyiddin said the vision would take some time to materialise as the Harapan had not just taken over the country’s administration, but also ‘inherited’ all the problems left behind by the previous government.

Nevertheless, he said the Harapan government is committed to administering the country well and would find ways to solve all the problems.

“I’m in the government. Every week we have cabinet meeting to discuss and find ways to solve the country’s problems, financial issues, debts, damages, Tabung Haji scandal, Felda scandal, and etc. Those are our main concern, but everything else is still under control,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said he anticipated a great challenge to be posed by the opposition parties contesting in the Tanjung Piai by-election.

"[...] Various issues will be raised as their campaign materials to shake voters’ confidence in the government. So, Harapan needs to come out with a really effective move to mobilise our machinery at all levels to ensure our victory,” he said.

The by-election involves a six-cornered fight between Karmaine Sardini (Bersatu), Wee Jeck Seng (MCA), Wendy Subramaniam (Gerakan), Badhrulhisham Abdul Aziz (Berjasa) and two Independent candidates Dr Ang Chuan Lock and Faridah Aryani Abdul Ghaffar.

The by-election is called following the death of incumbent Datuk Dr Mohd Farid Mohd Rafik, 42, from Bersatu on Sept 21. Polling is on Nov 16.

- Bernama