By Santhia Panjanadan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12: Those who are not confident in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership should resign instead of pressuring him to dissolve Parliament, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Umno president and Barisan Nasional chairman, had on Nov 10 suggested returning to the polls for a fresh mandate rather than proceeding with a Cabinet reshuffle.
Gobind said it was unfair for Zahid to take such a position, particularly when he is the deputy.
“If he is not confident in the leadership, he can resign as Deputy Prime Minister. That is his choice. But the Prime Minister is doing his job well. He is now leading the country towards a more stable economy,” Gobind told reporters after launching the National AI Readiness Week 2026, today
He said Malaysia remained stable despite challenges faced by other countries, adding that many countries and industries saw Malaysia as an investment destination.
“This is a good sign for our country.
“If Umno and Barisan Nasional do not agree, they are not confident, then they should just resign. There is no need to pressure the Prime Minister to dissolve Parliament.
“They have to respect the position of the Prime Minister. Their choices as Cabinet members also came from the Prime Minister, so show some respect.
“If you are not confident, don’t ask the Prime Minister to dissolve Parliament. Just resign. It is that simple,” he added.
— WE