6 days ago
Saturday rally an expression of frustration, not politically engineered, says grassroots MCA leader
IPOH: The "Turun Anwar" rally is a genuine expression of frustration by the people, and not a politically engineered conspiracy by the Opposition, says an MCA grassroots leader.
Kanthan Baru MCA deputy chairman Jimmy Loh said the rally to be held Saturday (July 26) reflected the people's growing anger over the rising cost of living and unfulfilled election promises
'MCA does not support extremist political actions, especially those linked to Perikatan Nasional, but the people's suffering cannot be brushed aside.
'The people have had enough, and this protest is their voice, and not a political stunt.
'This is not an attempted power grab, but a final wake-up call to a government too caught up in self-praise and statistical achievements,' he said in a statement Friday (July 25).
Loh said if the government continued to be arrogant and deaf, then it should be prepared to face a larger wave of public anger.
He also urged leaders to reconnect with their constituents and not just appear during election season.
'You were elected to serve, and if you cannot hear the cries of those left behind by the economy, you do not deserve to lead.
'People want food, jobs, and not gratitude speeches,' he said in reference to the Prime Minister's recent remarks thanking Malaysians for their support.
Loh also questioned Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visibility on the ground in his own Tambun parliamentary constituency.
He argued that the so-called macroeconomic recovery has failed to reflect the harsh realities of everyday Malaysians.
Loh also said the promises made ahead of the 15th General Election, including on cost of living, judicial reform, integrity, and transparency had not been fulfilled.
