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Kota Kinabalu: Perikatan Nasional (Perikatan), being the “new deal” for Malaysia, should be supported for the benefit of all.

Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) President Datuk Yong Teck Lee (pic) said Perikatan was the only political coalition that can work towards the betterment of all Malaysians, regardless of race and religion.

“Perikatan comprises various parties that care for the welfare of not only one race but all, including the natives in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia,” he said in a statement.

Perikatan comprises Bersatu, PAS, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star), SAPP and Gerakan, which left the Barisan Nasional coalition last year and officially joined Perikatan as a component party last month.

Yong said leaders in PN are committed to ensuring that unity is fostered while the welfare of all are taken care of according to their constitutional rights.

He said the political coalition was a platform that ensures community relations can function well as the nation fights against challenges including the Covi-19 pandemic, economic slowdown and others.

Yong added that being part of this “new deal” for Malaysia was the most effective way to rise above these national and global challenges and bring new hope to Malaysians.

“A strong, effective and workable governance that consists of political coalitions like Perikatan Nasional is the key for a new Malaysia.

“For the future and welfare of all Malaysians especially our younger generation, let us stand together as one in Perikatan Nasional and rise above the challenges we face today.”

Recently, during the 49th Gerakan national delegates’ conference at Menara PGRM, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had said Perikatan is the “new deal” for Malaysia as it is a working government.

He had said Perikatan played an important role to create political stability and preserve harmony among the various races in a complex society, apart from upholding the principles of good governance and rule of law.

The Bersatu president had added that Perikatan also wanted to manage Malaysia in a more competent, efficient and effective manner.