PUTRAJAYA, Dec 23 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence the ‘tebuk atap’ episode of changing administrations through backdoor manoeuvres would not happen as the current government enjoys strong support from Sarawak.
During a recent meeting, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman cum Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg reiterated his firm stand to maintain the Unity Government until the next general election.
"In the current political situation, the role or stand of GPS is quite critical because only with statements and support from leading parties of Sarawak (GPS) and Sabah (Gabungan Rakyat Sabah) can such a change (of government) happen.
"Any attempt of 'tebuk atap' would only have basis if room is given by these two states (Sarawak and Sabah)… I pick this session to state that the 'tebuk atap’ case, if it is going to use the Sabah and Sarawak support (narrative) again, it would nullify itself,” Anwar said.
He was speaking during a dialogue session with editors-in-chief and senior editors of the electronic, print, and online media today.
Abang Johari had revealed there were several desperate attempts to persuade him and his party, which he firmly rejected.
"He said in several latest meetings there were such attempts and he consistently told them firmly that he would not entertain any discussions to disrupt ties between Sarawak and Federal and also ties with the Unity Government,” Anwar said.
Apart from this, the good ties among parties in the Unity Government clearly show that the current government is strong.
"After one year the government is stable. And collaboration between the parties, Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, GPS, and GRS is much stronger.
"I have not encountered any single serious problem in our attempts to undertake or effect changes or reform. And I am more confident now after one year with that experience, some adjustment in the Cabinet that we can forge ahead with some speed and certainty," he said.
— Bernama
