Kit Siang: Anwar is best man to be PM, but ‘game of numbers’ not practical now so let’s focus on Covid-19 exit before GE15
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — While Lim Kit Siang still believes Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is Malaysia’s best candidate for prime minister, the DAP veteran does not think it wise for the country to put this to the test in a “game of numbers” in Parliament or to hold a snap general election right now.
“I have not hidden my position that the best prime minister for Malaysia today is Anwar Ibrahim and not anybody else whether Muhyiddin or Ismail Sabri, but I disagree with those who believe that it is still possible for Anwar to become the prime minister through the game of numbers.
“The death of Bersatu Supreme Council member and former deputy minister, Lajim Ukin, former Chief Secretary, Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid and Pakatan Harapan Youth chief, Shazni Munir Mohd Ithnin because of Covid-19 demonstrate that the new coronavirus is no respector of race, religion or politics,” Lim said.
Lim also said newly appointed Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has his job cut out for him to reduce the number of daily cases and deaths, especially with Merdeka Day around the corner.