KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin believes that there is no call to reject the 2021 Budget just so that a general election could be held, as is the opinion of certain quarters.
Muhyiddin, who is also Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president, said it was more important for the country to win the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
"There is no need to do that (reject the 2021 Budget). If you ask me, I could have yesterday advised the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, to dissolve Parliament so that a general election can be held.
"But we all know that the problem is Covid-19. InsyaAllah, if He allows it, when the pandemic is over, we can hold a general election.
"We will return the mandate to the people and let them decide and choose which government they want," said Muhyiddin in his policy speech at the 3rd Bersatu Annual General Assembly which was held virtually today.
Muhyiddin added that the 2021 Budget, worth RM322.5 billion which was passed at the policy level in Parliament on Thursday, is aimed at easing the burden of the people and restoring the country's economy.
"I hope the 2021 Budget will be approved at the Dewan Rakyat and subsequently at the Dewan Negara. This is to ensure that the people will receive the assistance that they need during this tough time."