Unity Government Stability Depends on Separating Law and Politics, Says Zahid

PASIR SALAK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on political leaders to distinguish between legal and political issues to preserve stability and harmony within Malaysia’s unity government.

Zahid, who is also Umno president and Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, stressed that legal action should be pursued when laws are violated, while political disagreements must be resolved through proper political channels.

“We do not want any incident to force a political decision to be made, as this could shake the unity among the 18 parties in the Madani Government. In my view, we must separate legal matters from political matters,” he told reporters on Sunday after officiating the Program Santunan Desa in Pasir Salak, Perak.

He further urged leaders and party members to respect party decisions and maintain tolerance among component parties, warning against attempts to sensationalize issues for personal gain.

“Do not sensationalize an issue or try to become the most popular figure, only to end up damaging good relations between party leaders and at the grassroots level,” he said.

Zahid emphasized that safeguarding trust and cooperation among the unity government’s coalition partners is crucial to ensure the administration’s stability and effectiveness in serving the people.