This UMNO Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan once again made a headline with his controversial and unsensitive statement with Malaysia’s current situation.
“If people can queueing to go to shops, supermarkets, and restaurant, why can’t they queue on one day to vote with strict SOP,” he said as he insist on having general election for the PRU15.
After receiving backlash from netizens, he came out with an explanation saying that what he meant was that the general election should be held once the flood issue is over and as Covid19 vaccine has started. He also stressed that for the election campaign, it is not a big issue as it can be done online.
“I also mentioned that SPR stated that PRU can be held with strict SOP,” he added.
This is not the first time his statement causes uproar among Malaysian. Previously, he said that only those highly educated can understand the need to hold the general election as soon as possible.
He issued that statement after a news report showed a coconut grater who thinks GE should not be held during this grim times of Covid19.
“If he is from UIA (Universiti Islam Antarabangsa) or has a PhD(doctoral degree), I think he can comment more accurately,” Ahmad Maslan as quote saying.
What we can say after listening to his statements are, most Malaysian are not happy with him.
Netizen’s responses
▼ Going out to buy necessities is not the same with going for election campaign!
▼ “He should learn from what had happen after Sabah election”.
▼ Can everyone including the politician themselves follow all the SOPs?
▼ Is it still relevant to go voting though?
▼ Best prayer for everyone affected by flood and Covid!
▼ The people become victims!
If the election were still to be held, do you think can everyone follow all the SOP?
Info via Astro Awani