Changing the government not as simple as dhanging a car - Adnan
KUANTAN, April 13 (Bernama) -- Voters in Pahang, including fishermen, have been asked to use their power wisely on May 9 polling day to retain the government which has been proven strong, stable and capable of helping the people, especially the underprivileged.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said this was because the attempt to change the government as occurred in certain countries, including in the Middle East, had only resulted in the destruction of the countries, rather than boosting their development.
"Come May 9, the power of the people (voters) will determine the kind of government they will have for the next five years. Changing a government is not as simple as changing a car ... a mistake in the decision will affect our future.
"Look what is happening in Egypt after they toppled President Hosni Mubarak. The country is no longer peaceful, price hikes are everywhere, the people are living in fear and they are fighting and killing each other because of their political differences even though they are Muslims."
He said this at the meet-and-greet event with the Kuantan fishermen at the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Complex here today.
Adnan said the people should learn the lessons from other countries and believe that only a strong government like the Barisan Nasional-led government was capable of ensuring peace and harmony in Malaysia.
Despite the many allegations hurled at and fake news made about the government, especially on social media, the people should be wise enough to verify it first before believing it as true.
At the event, Adnan also presented cost of living allowance to the fishermen and four tractors to fishermen associations in Kuantan parliamentary constituency.
Also present were State Rural Development, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Committee chairman Datuk Seri Shafik Fauzan Sharif and LKIM deputy director-general (Management) Untong Keri.
-- BERNAMA
