Govt's main task to ensure political stability, be functional - Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR:The main task of the government now is to ensure political stability to enable it discharge its duties and responsibilities well to fulfil the people's hope and aspiration, said newly- appointed Pahang Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

Saifuddin, who is also Pahang Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chief, said the people are going through a tough time and it is the government's duty to ease their burden and develop their future.

"The people are placing their hope on the government to serve to the best of its ability as a caring government, not one involved in endless politicking," he said in a statement tonight.

Saifuddin, who is Communications and Multimedia Minister, reiterated the unanimous stand of the Bersatu supreme council in pledging full support to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the Prime Minister, PN chairman and Bersatu president.

He said all quarters should now unite and rally behind the leadership and party to support the prime minister in battling the COVID-19 pandemic and driving economic recovery.