Politically Frank: Can new political parties survive? Hamid Albar says can but with conditions
SHAH ALAM - Is it possible for new political parties to survive?
Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar who have held the positions of law, defence, foreign and home minister said it is possible but with conditions.
He said there would be politikiong for them to handle and manage accounting and auditing.
“Any country or state requires a political party to govern them.
“Even if you have an absolute monarchy system, they will still appoint a government to manage the country.
“It is impossible to run away from politics but I think we must take that sense of responsibility and accountability,” he said during Sinar Daily’s Politically Frank.
He said politics require money but the money must be earned honestly. He also added it is important for politicians not to chase power, position or status but work and contribute for the well-being of the people.
When asked about the direction the Malaysian politics are heading, Syed Hamid said it has to stabilise in order for the people to unite and move on.
“When people start to see the logic of having a proper and stabilised system, people will start to get together.
“There is no use for us to keep debating and doing all sorts of things, people want to move on. We must move on to progress,” he added.
He also commented on the days just after Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad resignation as the 8th prime minister.
Syed Hamid said he was not surprised by Mahathir’s decision and it was the only honourable thing for him to do.
“He knew that he had no support from his party because his own party had decided to move differently and it is his own party that caused the PH government not to have any more majority.
“So when they don’t have a majority, it makes sense and I don't think we should quarrel over that.
“It was the right thing for him to do and I think it is a wise decision,” he added.
Dr. Mahathir resigned from his post as the 8th prime minister on February 24, 2020, just 20 months after taking power, citing certain differences with Bersatu's leadership, notably Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who wished to collaborate with Umno and Pas.
