GEORGE TOWN: The Opposition bloc will play its part effectively and constructively to check and balance the new government, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
"I hope that the new administration can focus on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic whole-heartedly now," said the Kulim Bandar-Baharu MP, who is also Pakatan Harapan secretary-general.Saifuddin thanked the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for carrying out his duties impeccably in appointing the new Prime Minister to lead the country."It is still too early to gauge what the new Prime Minister will do or what his policies are.
Meanwhile, Bukit Gelugor MP Ram Karpal Singh said the more important thing now was to focus on the pandemic. "Covid-19 is top priority, I think all parties should consolidate and focus our attention and work on managing the situation, and minimising the number of positive cases and deaths. "As far as I am concerned, politics wise, this quagmire has taken a toll on the people and it is time that we move forward. Make fighting Covid-19 our priority now," said the DAP lawmaker.
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