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‘Selfish’ to seek GE15 with economy in turmoil, PAS chief says

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang says politicians are acting selfishly by demanding an early 15th general election when Malaysians were struggling with a weakening economy and cost of living crisis. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

By John Bunyan

Saturday, 04 Jun 2022 9:18 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Politicians were acting selfishly by demanding an early 15th general election when Malaysians were struggling with a weakening economy and cost of living crisis, said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.

While saying his party was prepared to face a general election, Sinar Harian reported him as insisting that Malaysians’ economic problems be addressed first.

“GE15 is still not suitable to be implemented at this time because the people are facing a lot of issues.

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