PM inconsistent on national debt issue – Rosol
PM inconsistent on national debt issue – Rosol
SHAH ALAM – The opposition claims that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is inconsistent in his stance regarding the national debt.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Supreme Leadership Council member Datuk Rosol Wahid said when Anwar was in the opposition, he was vocal in criticising the government when the national debt increased.
However, he said Anwar had taken actions similar to those he once opposed by increasing the debt after coming to power.
“Previously, he (Anwar) criticised the government, saying it couldn’t manage the country when the debt increased by billions. That was when he was in the opposition.
“When he is in power, he says the government has to borrow to pay off debt, for development and so on. This means he doesn’t practice what he preaches,” he said when contacted by Sinar.
DISYORKAN UNTUK ANDA :
- DAP Mesti Menghormati Isu Berkaitan Sensitiviti Kaum
- Isu Gantung Parlimen Di Era Muhyiddin Di Bawa Ke Mahkamah
- PAS masih teringin bersama UMNO. tapi UMNO tidak mahu ditpu lagi
Isu Dana Syarikat Arak: Fadhlina VS Anthony Loke Atau PKR VS DAP
He said this when asked to comment on Anwar, who reportedly asked critics to check their facts before criticising the national debt.
On Monday, Anwar said the country had to borrow money every year to pay off previous debts, including those related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), as well as for infrastructure.
However, Rosol emphasised that if Anwar was consistent, he would need to maintain his previous stance of not borrowing when in power.
“But so far, nothing has happened. The people are increasingly pressured and the cost of living is rising,” claimed the Hulu Terengganu MP.
DISYORKAN UNTUK ANDA :
- UMNO Masih Lagi Jejaka Yang Menjadi Idaman Parti Politik Berstatus Janda
- Janji Yang Belum Di Tunaikan
- BERSATU gagal jadikan “Blackrock” sebagai “1MDB”
Rosol further explained that the national debt rate should not exceed 65 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product.
However, he said the current debt rate was approaching that level, putting the country at risk of bankruptcy and potentially listing it among countries with high debt levels like Greece and Sri Lanka.
Therefore, Rosol urged the government to take drastic steps to generate income from all available sources to prevent the country from continuing to borrow.
“Look at the time when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad ruled during the economic recession in 1997. At that time, Anwar wanted to borrow from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but Tun didn’t allow it.
“Instead, Tun M generated all the income within the country,” he said.
However, based on a check by Sinar, there was no record showing that Anwar borrowed or received funds from the IMF as Rosol claimed.
PM inconsistent on national debt issue – Rosol
DISYORKAN UNTUK ANDA :
- Netanyahu Di Malukan Ketika Lawatan Ke Amerika Syarikat
- MCA Dan MIC Mesti Lebih Positif Dan Pro Aktif, Bukan Merengek Seperti Baby Girl
- Lagi lambat kerajaan tumbang, lagi parah kedudukan PN dan Mahathir.
LAWATI LAMAN FACEBOOK KAMI :
Benarkah Kerajaan Bersetuju Batalkan Larangan Terima Dana Syarikat Arak Untuk Sekolah Vernakular?
