Anwar says it again – he’s in no rush to be PM
Sunday, 16 Sep 2018
SINGAPORE: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that he is no rush to be the next prime minister as the country needs stability and a strong leader now.
The PKR president-elect said this to reporters when asked if he would prefer the succession plan to be sooner than later.
“The succession plan has been agreed that (Prime Minister) Tun (Dr) Mahathir (Mohamad) conducts the affairs of the state, and we support him. That is important.
“And I do not think we should be rushing into it as he is playing a very critical role for the country. I want to make sure he is effective in his position,” Anwar said after speaking at the S. Rajaratnam Endowment Dialogue, a key programme of the Singapore Summit 2018.
“Why worry? They can approach any Pakatan coalition members. It is not a problem,” he said.
He was responding to a news report that veteran newsman Datuk A. Kadir Jasin said word had been going around that Umno leaders, including its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, had met with Pribumi chairman Dr Mahathir to discuss a merger.
On whether he welcomed Umno joining Pakatan, Anwar said: “Certainly not now. Certainly not now. Nor have we considered this. They (Umno) were with PAS this morning (yesterday) at the PAS conference.”
Asked if this could happen in the future, Anwar replied: “ ... future case Que Sera Sera (whatever will be, will be). But for now, certainly not in the equation.”
To a question whether his daughter Nurul Izzah or his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azziah Wan Ismail, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, should have Cabinet positions when he holds the premiership, Anwar said: “Our position is Wan Azizah has to step down when I assume office.
“And for Nurul Izzah, let’s see what her position is.
“I don’t know and won’t speculate. But what is important is Wan Azizah will not serve in Cabinet.” — Bernama
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Anwar says it again – he’s in no rush to be PM
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Sunday, 16 Sep 2018
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SINGAPORE: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that he is no rush to be the next prime minister as the country needs stability and a strong leader now.
The PKR president-elect said this to reporters when asked if he would prefer the succession plan to be sooner than later.
“The succession plan has been agreed that (Prime Minister) Tun (Dr) Mahathir (Mohamad) conducts the affairs of the state, and we support him. That is important.
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“And I do not think we should be rushing into it as he is playing a very critical role for the country. I want to make sure he is effective in his position,” Anwar said after speaking at the S. Rajaratnam Endowment Dialogue, a key programme of the Singapore Summit 2018.
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“Why worry? They can approach any Pakatan coalition members. It is not a problem,” he said.
He was responding to a news report that veteran newsman Datuk A. Kadir Jasin said word had been going around that Umno leaders, including its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, had met with Pribumi chairman Dr Mahathir to discuss a merger.
On whether he welcomed Umno joining Pakatan, Anwar said: “Certainly not now. Certainly not now. Nor have we considered this. They (Umno) were with PAS this morning (yesterday) at the PAS conference.”
Asked if this could happen in the future, Anwar replied: “ ... future case Que Sera Sera (whatever will be, will be). But for now, certainly not in the equation.”
To a question whether his daughter Nurul Izzah or his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azziah Wan Ismail, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, should have Cabinet positions when he holds the premiership, Anwar said: “Our position is Wan Azizah has to step down when I assume office.
“And for Nurul Izzah, let’s see what her position is.
“I don’t know and won’t speculate. But what is important is Wan Azizah will not serve in Cabinet.” — Bernama
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