Tuesday May 7, 2013

GE13: Back initiative for national reconciliation, says Muhyiddin Yassin

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called on the people to support the Prime Minister's initiative for national reconciliation following the outcome of the 13th general election.

The Barisan Nasional deputy chairman said the racial polarisation in the voting trend was unhealthy in a multi-racial society and could result in political instability.

“Therefore, we must take stock of how we can chart the nation's political future on the basis of understanding, unity and stronger co-operation between races,” he said yesterday.

Muhyiddin urged Malaysians to join Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to create a more united, prosperous and progressive nation so that the country could achieve its aim to become a high-income, developed nation by 2020.

He said the Barisan was humbled by the trust given by the people to continue to lead the country and pledged that the coalition would always be ready to listen to the voice of the people and accept any advice and criticisms so that it could provide the best service.

“I would also like to congratulate Najib who as chairman of Barisan has successfully led the coalition to victory. In the past four years, he has worked hard and dedicated his heart and soul to ensure Barisan wins.

“It is only appropriate that all members of Barisan throw their solid support to Najib to continue leading the party and Government,” he said.

Muhyiddin called on Malaysians to reunite and put aside their differences, adding that the Barisan respected the decision by voters who chose to support the Opposition.

“The Opposition must also respect the decision made by the people who voted for Barisan,” he said.

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