Batu Pahat MP quits PKR to back Perikatan
Batu Pahat MP Datuk Rashid Hasnon said his decision back Perikatan Nasional was made in the interest of his constituents. — Picture by Ben Tan
He said the decision made was also in the interest of his constituents as he did not wish to see the people of Batu Pahat become victims of political polemics. “With that, I made the decision to be with the ruling government,” said Rashid during a press conference held outside the Batu Pahat parliamentary service centre in Taman Bukit Pasir here today.Rashid, who is also the Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker, said his decision to support the new PN government was made in an impartial manner without prejudice.“My thoughts are more mature and I have been trained to exercise objectively as we have to abide by standing orders,” explained Rashid.
“I am responsible for the people’s interest and not party. I will now work together for the benefit of the people,” said Rashid adding that his past performances as a PKR MP in Batu Pahat and also as the former Penang Deputy Chief Minister I should be taken into consideration.
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