Confusion, concern grip people on the street
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public are feeling confused and worried about the political drama taking place in the country.
theSun went on the streets to speak with the members of the public about it.
Kay Yin, a local marketer in her 40s, said she felt betrayed as she voted for Pakatan Harapan (PH).
“As a voter I feel very betrayed and disappointed as I did not forsee this happening,” she said in reference to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad resigning as prime minister.
“He was just re-appointed as prime minister for the last two years. I am very shocked with the news.”
When asked who should be the next prime minister, she said: “Well I don’t know, and to be honest, I do not really care, as long as it is someone with integrity, who can do good for the people.”
Dash, 25, who works at a non-govermental organisation and claimed to be a representative for the Ministry of Health, said the government should provide valid answers to what is currently happening in the country.
“In my position right now I think everyone wants valid answers from the government. I hope everything gets back to normal so that the people can live in harmony.”
Local banker Shoba, 33, said Mahathir has a back-up plan behind all the political moves.
“I think there is a reason he is doing all this,” she said.
She was also concerned that many netizens were just sharing information without verifying the facts.
“There are lots of rumours that people are posting on social media without verifying whether it is fake or not.
Shaafie, 23, a HR executive, said she felt anxious on the first day the news broke of Mahathir’s resignation.
“I felt a bit anxious to go to work (when I heard that Mahathir had resigned) and was worried that racial tension may arise. But now I feel relieved that everything is actually fine.”