KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Unity Foundation trustee Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called on Malaysians to support the new unity government for the sake of a better future for the people and country.
He said Malaysians can now breathe a sigh of relief, after five days of gripping political uncertainty following last Saturday's general elections.
"This is thanks to the wisdom of our Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and his efforts to end the impasse following the 15th General Election (GE-15).
"The subsequent movements, arrangements, alliances, agreements, denials, and fake news only served to deepen the despondency of the people who had hoped for stability amidst all the uncertainty.
"The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong's consistent call for a unity government underscores his efforts at creating an environment that promotes national unity and cares for the less fortunate in society, regardless of race, religion, politics, or region," Lee said in a statement.
He said the people must now respond by giving their full support to the unity government, even if the outcome was not exactly what some had hoped for.
"After all, we are all in this together. We face similar problems, have similar aspirations, and have hopes of living harmoniously with each other.
"And so, let us put our political differences aside and put our shoulders to the wheel for the good of all," he said.
The former politician noted that the recent political uncertainties have had an adverse effect on the economy and have made investors a little reticent.
"This will not be good for the country in the long run. We need stability and unity, both of which are precursors to economic progress and harmonious living.
"After all, this is the reason Malaysians came out to vote in greater numbers than during the previous election (GE-14).
"Of course, the opposition will also have a crucial role to play. They must always be vigilant against policies and actions that are not conducive to harmonious living in line with our Rukun Negara," Lee said.