Guan Eng shoots down talk of PAS joining unity govt

DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng has shot down rumours that the unity government is in talks with PAS over the latter’s possible entry into the federal government.

In a statement on Facebook, he said he met DAP ministers and they confirmed that such a thing was never discussed at the highest levels.

“At the pre-council briefing session for government MPs yesterday in Sri Perdana, Putrajaya, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did not mention any talks with PAS,” said the Bagan MP.

He said Anwar only expressed his unhappiness at the opposition’s extreme politicisation of government investments, especially involving BlackRock in the procurement of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd by Khazanah Nasional Bhd via its wholly owned subsidiary UEM Group Bhd and the Employees Provident Fund.

“Even Saudi Arabia has links with BlackRock.

“PMX said if this logic is extended further, then Malaysia would have to break off diplomatic relations with the United States for their support of Israel. This does not make sense,” he said.

He said it was clear that those trying to manufacture the false impression that DAP is involved in talks to bring PAS into the federal government intended to tarnish DAP’s image.

“They have forgotten their nefarious role just after the 15th general election when they were instrumental in trying to put PAS into government by signing statutory declarations supporting Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister.

“Those in the unity government must stop harping on rumours that will confuse the people, especially with the upcoming Sungai Bakap by-election in Penang.

“Otherwise, it will be no different from having your body in the unity government while your heart is outside,” he added.

It was earlier reported that Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil had neither denied nor confirmed rumours that PAS will be joining the federal unity government.

The government spokesman said there were many “ongoing discussions” between the government and the opposition leaders. – June 24, 2024