DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should prioritise legislative and anti-corruption reforms over calls for an early general election.
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should concentrate on fulfilling the government’s reform agenda during the remainder of its term rather than responding to calls for an early general election, says DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.
He said priority should be given to key legislative initiatives, including proposed constitutional amendments and new laws intended to strengthen governance and improve the management of the country’s finances.
“The focus of the Government, particularly the Prime Minister, should be on carrying out reforms instead of giving in to any pressure to dissolve Parliament,” he said.
Loke noted that the decision on when to dissolve Parliament was Anwar’s prerogative, as long as the Prime Minister continued to enjoy majority support in the Dewan Rakyat.
He stressed that the remaining period of the government’s mandate should be used to push through meaningful reforms and reinforce the country’s governance framework.
“Anwar should make full use of the remaining term to implement important legislative reforms, including proposed constitutional amendments and new laws aimed at strengthening governance and the country’s financial management,” he said.
Loke was speaking to reporters after officiating the Johor DAP convention in Kluang today.
He also said the government must maintain its focus on tackling corruption, describing the fight against graft as one of the major commitments that should be fulfilled before its mandate ends.
Meanwhile, he said DAP had begun preparations for the next general election, although its immediate attention was on the upcoming Sarawak state election scheduled for Dec 12.
