PSM's S Arutchelvan says Harapan must ensure it doesn't push the electorate to the new alliance.
Pakatan Harapan and the PAS-Umno alliance may have put their own spin on the realignment of national politics in the country but PSM believes the inking of a political charter between the country's two largest Malays parties should not be dismissed.
He said while Harapan has fulfilled some of its promises, it has also unnecessarily gotten bogged down by unpopular issues such as trying to push through international treaties, trying to introduce Jawi lessons and the third national car, to name a few. "Meanwhile, important issues such as the abolition of toll, the opposition towards Lynas and the of PTPTN loans, which were key issues promised by Harapan have seen U-turns," Arutchelvan said in a statement."Harapan has indeed carried out the main gist of its manifesto promises such as managing the rising cost of living, reducing the prime minister's powers, combating corruption, ending industry monopolies such as Bernas and Astro.
He pointed out that there are also other simmering issues, such as the possible end of the pension scheme, the low-profile scaling back of welfare benefits and struggling farmers and fishermen."This is felt by all races but is being misdirected into a narrow racial agenda.
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