KUALA LUMPUR: Ismail Sabri Yaakob has listed four commitments he intends to undertake if reappointed as the prime minister after the general election.
These are to:
-Unite the people for the well-being and welfare of Keluarga Malaysia;
-Foster economic prosperity and national development;
-Preserve the sanctity of Islam without sidelining other religions in line with the provisions in the Federal Constitution; and
-Strengthen the integrity of the country’s governance.
“This is my commitment to Malaysia, for the sake of the country’s stability and prosperity. I, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, humbly appeal to all voters to trust me and Barisan Nasional (BN) to lead the country for the next term,” Bernama quoted him as saying in his GE15 mandate.
“May Allah SWT continue to bless and preserve the country and the Malaysian Family. Ya Allah, we truly surrender to You. Vote for Barisan Nasional. Thank you Keluarga Malaysia!”
Ismail said it had not been an easy task for him to assume the responsibility of leading the country after he was sworn in as the prime minister on Aug 21, 2021 – the third prime minister in the same term.
He said the transition of three governments in a three-year period had been a dark episode for the country.
At that time, he said, the country was facing the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic with the number of daily patients reaching tens of thousands, killing hundreds of people every day, and causing medical facilities to be almost paralysed.
Malaysia was also facing an economic crisis, with unemployment increasing by more than 700,000 people, many business sectors were forced to close down and people were losing their sources of income.
“Today, the situation has improved and we are able to move forward, but there is still much that we need to do to become a nation that is strong together and respected again on the world stage,” he said.
“On Nov 19, the Keluarga Malaysia will carry out its responsibility to ensure that this country continues to be administered well.”
Ismail has been Bera MP since 2004 and is defending the seat against Pakatan Harapan’s Abas Awang and Perikatan Nasional’s Asmawi Harun.-FMT