Coalition Of 114 Ngos Wants Dr M To Chair National Recovery Council

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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong with Dr Mahathir Mohamad in June. Reset Malaysia wants the King to appoint the former prime minister as chairman of a new National Recovery Council. (Bernama pic)KUALA LUMPUR: Reset Malaysia, a coalition of 114 NGOs, today submitted a memorandum to Istana Negara urging the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to appoint former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the chair of a new National Recovery Council.
Reset Malaysia director Abu Hafiz said the establishment of this council would play an important role in stabilising and healing the country, which has faced two transitions of power since the 14th general election in 2018.
“This council should be led by a statesman with experience in facing various crises, and at the same time be free from excessive and negative interference from politicians,” he told reporters outside the grounds of Istana Negara.
Abu said it could replace the existing National Recovery Council established by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, which comprises largely members of the government.
He said the country needed to focus on four main areas – health, economy, education and social issues.
“We hope our proposal is considered, supported and approved by the King. If approved, (we believe) immediate allocations will be necessary to carry out its functions.
“We see the establishment of this council as the best mechanism to deal with the current crisis,” he said, adding that it should be placed directly under the King so that it can be free of political influence and recovery can proceed smoothly
In his first televised address as prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob invited members of the opposition to join the existing National Recovery Council to promote a more united Malaysia. - FMT

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