KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 -- The independent Gerakan party has thrown its support behind Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, saying Malaysia should focus on the current economic turmoil stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gerakan president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau said in an online press conference today that the country's leaders should not be playing politics at this time and should place its attention on national recovery and ensuring the well-being of her citizens.

"Everyone knows that right now we are facing a serious challenge from the Covid-19 pandemic which has also led to our economic downturn. Therefore, Malaysia needs a stable political environment for economic recovery and to fight off Covid-19.

"Our focus must be on strengthe...