Kota Kinabalu: The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) said while it does not support “topple Anwar” movement, the Unity government must shoulder blame for failure to meet public expectations, leading to growing dissatisfaction.
“Anwar (Prime Minister) must demonstrate a firm commitment to practical reforms, rather than resorting to excessive ‘performative politics’ to please the public,” Vice President David Ong said in a statement.
David said over the past year, Anwar’s government has faced widespread criticism for controversies such as the delayed appointment of the Chief Justice. Such missteps he said have eroded public trust.
“The core responsibility of a leader is to resolve livelihood issues, not to create unnecessary political spectacles.”
Regarding calls for Anwar to step down, David said it must be pursued through legitimate democratic mechanisms.
“Former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir remarked that a prime minister stepping down after losing public trust is a normal occurrence.
“However, we in LDP emphasise that Malaysia’s 16th General Election is due by Feb 2028, it is better to let the people make their final judgment at the ballot box.
“We (LDP) criticise the Unity government’s weak handling of economic and cost-of-living issues, noting that increased taxation, rising prices and stagnant wages have placed heavy burden on the people,” he said.
David said Anwar had made repeated campaign promises to reduce fuel prices, review highway tolls and deliver justice in the Teoh Beng Hock case, but there has been little visible progress, leaving voters disappointed.
He said since taking office, Anwar has shown “more theatrics than tangible results.”
“The nation urgently needs structural reforms and pragmatic economic policies, rather than political shows and empty slogans,” he said.
“Frequent changes of leadership have not only damaged economic confidence but also caused international investors to adopt a wait-and-see attitude, leaving the country’s direction increasingly unclear,” he added.
