KUALA LUMPUR: A Pas leader today said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's inability to form a cabinet after more than a week in office is his "first failure" as prime minister.
Pas central committee member Dr Mohd Zuhdi Marsuki also questioned the country's preparation in facing the possible large-scale floods, as reported by various agencies, following the delay in the formation of the cabinet.
"As per the government's usual practice, special allocations would be channelled for rescue efforts and victims' welfare.
"However, how can the allocations be managed if the ministers overseeing the matter has not been appointed yet?
"Similarly, how can the government make critical decisions in the event of a disaster when it is not appropriate for those decisions to be decided on only by the prime minister?" he asked on Facebook.
Zuhdi added that Pakatan Harapan was vocal against holding the 15th General Election because of the possible floods.
"Now, floods are likely to happen soon, but the prime minister has yet to prepare his machinery.
"Apart from that, Anwar's delay in forming his administration is likely to cause the delay in the tabling of the 2023 Budget.
"What will happen to the country and the people if the 2023 Budget is still not approved after the new year?
"Clearly, Anwar has been very slow in naming the members of his cabinet despite the pressing situation right now.
"He has been busy with social activities, instead of taking swift action to activate his machinery."
Earlier today, Anwar met the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and he was believed to have submitted the proposed line-up of his cabinet to the king.
According to Bernama, his cabinet line-up was expected to be announced later today, and its members would attend a special meeting on Monday.