SHAH ALAM - The Selangor government wants to focus on implementing its administrative agenda and the people's welfare rather than remaining trapped in political narratives or focusing solely on elections.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government still has at least one year and a maximum of two years to carry out the responsibilities entrusted by the people.
He said the current focus should be on implementing policies and delivering services, rather than being continuously tied down by political polemics.
“Political dynamics can change and the state government still has at least one to two years to carry out its responsibilities to the people before facing the next election,” he said.
He said this when met after the Civil Servants Assembly and Jalur Gemilang Campaign Launch at the Auditorium of the Dewan Jubli Perak, Sultan Abdul Aziz Building here on Monday.
Commenting on the possibility of the political landscape in the next election involving one-on-one contests, Amirudin said contests do not necessarily have to involve only two parties, as various possibilities could emerge.
“It could become a three-cornered or four-cornered contest and political dynamics can change, so we will look at the circumstances and situation,” he said.
Meanwhile, Amirudin said political parties that play on racial sentiments and instil fear among the people towards other races do not bring any benefit to the country.
He said such campaigns not only divide society but also cause each community to build its own barriers, affecting the harmony that has long been the foundation of nation-building.
“Malaysia needs to continue maintaining a moderate approach to ensure the framework of unity built since independence remains strong despite changes in government or leadership.
“That is indeed their campaign - to create fear towards the Chinese and other races. The outcome is not merely about winning over one particular race, but all races will begin building their own barriers.
“We must place ourselves on the moderate line to preserve the atmosphere and framework that we have built from independence until today,” he said.
Amirudin said he hoped race-based politics would not continue to be strengthened in the future as it would only undermine Malaysia’s identity as a multiracial nation.
“The issue is not merely about winning an election, but the framework of Malaysia that we want to build,” he said.