PUTRAJAYA, Dec 16 — The four major political party coalitions – Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN), Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) – and Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) that form the Malaysian Unity Government signed a Cooperation Agreement today to ensure political stability and drive the country’s economy.
The agreement was signed by their respective secretaries general namely Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution (PH), Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir (BN), Datuk Masidi Manjun (GRS), Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (GPS), and Datuk Loretto Padua Jr (Warisan), which was also witnessed by the chairmen.
The chairmen, namely Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (PH), Datuk Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (BN), Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (GPS), Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (GRS) and Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal also signed the agreement.
In a press conference after the signing ceremony, Anwar also described the agreement as a significant event in the political history of the country.
“We reached an understanding or consensus with a clear direction to develop the country, ensure that the system is stable and focused on upholding Malaysia’s dignity as a developed country,” he said.
Anwar said that the agreement focused on principles and policies related to good governance, and not on positions or rewards.
“This cannot be achieved without the cooperation of fellow party leaders from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. I want to make it clear, what has been agreed upon is not a matter of position or reward,” he said.
He said he was moved by the trust, support and mutual commitment given to him by a strong team under the Unity Government.
“This will enable us to face any problems in and outside Parliament with one voice, which is the Unity Government of Malaysia,” he said.
