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Saifuddin challenges PN to suggest better policies

Saifuddin challenges PN to suggest better policies

PH secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan next week will be the opposition's best chance to show their capability as an alternative bloc.
PETALING JAYA : Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has challenged the opposition to propose better policies than those being implemented by the government, downplaying the Turun Anwar rally organised by PAS Youth yesterday.
Saifuddin said the Madani government has taken several measures to alleviate the burden of the rising cost of living on the people, including increasing the amount of cash aid.
Now, it is time for the opposition to show what alternative policies they have in mind, he said, according to Berita Harian.
'If you disagree with the government's policies, show us the welfare policies you have in mind,' he said.
'If you think the reduction of the price of RON95 petrol by six sen isn't enough, tell us how much you would reduce it by and through what mechanism; let the people compare.
'We have our policies and programmes, but they simply resort to insults and political sentiments. We reject such gutter politics.'
Saifuddin said the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan next week would be the opposition's best chance to show their capability as an alternative bloc.
'The people want to know the ideas and policies they offer, not just shouting on the streets. So, showcase your policies in Parliament, let the people evaluate them,' he said.
Saifuddin, the home minister, also criticised the Turun Anwar rally's organisers after some participants brought their children with them.
He pointed out that this was not permitted under the Peaceful Assembly Act, and blamed PAS Youth for not giving rally-goers a clear reminder on this.
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