KUALA LUMPUR, KOMPAS.com – Politicians and the people Malaysia reacted quickly praising King Al-Sultan Abdullah’s decision not to announce emergencies on Sunday (25/10/2020), with the tag #Daulat Tuanku, or the life of the King, which became trending on Twitter following the proclamation of the government.
Veterans and members parliament Democratic Action Party’s Lim Kit Siang said the decision showed that “a constitutional monarchy is proving to be an important bastion of parliamentary democracy in Malaysia”.
” Citizens Malaysians from all walks of life thanks to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, because it decided not to declare a state of emergency after a special meeting with the Malay Rulers today, “Lim said in a statement reported by the The Strait Times on Monday (26/10/2020).
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Lim asked all citizens Malaysia, especially lawmakers, to unite to fight the third wave of the pandemic Covid-19.
Former DAP minister Yeo Bee Yin posted a statement on Twitter, “Now what? Focus on fighting Covid-19, focus on economic development, get a Confidence Agreement and a Job Supply.”
Yeo’s statement referred to a few previous offers politician the opposition to reach a cross-party agreement with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, in what is known as a “trust and supply” pact.
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Under the pact, a party or group of MPs agrees to support the government on a vote of confidence or a supply bill, in exchange for reforms.
DAP vice-chairman and former minister M. Kulasegaran uploaded on Twitter, “Your Majesty. Thank you for always being the King and doing the best for the nation. The decision is a relief to all Malaysians. and focus on nation building. “
Young party founder Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who previously supported the idea of a cross-party agreement, called on all politicians to stop politics.
“I hope the prime minister will call on all political leaders to find common ground in order to ensure the stability of the country,” he was quoted as saying by the Malay-language Berita Harian daily.
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Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin said the decision showed that the Federal Constitution should not be used indiscriminately.
“King and the Malay Rulers have made a wise decision not to declare a state of emergency and really consider the interests of the people,” Khaled said as quoted by The Star Daily.
“In fact, the decision shows that the Federal Constitution should not be used indiscriminately. Let this be a lesson for all parties,” he added.
Short-term proposal by Tan Sri Muhyiddin and his government of the National Alliance to announce emergencies and possible delays Parliament comes ahead of next year’s Budget submission on November 6.
The suspension is threatened with failure by the emergence of claims by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim that he has won majority support in Parliament from the prime minister.
Information chief Umno Shahril Hamdan urged all politicians to help pass next year’s Budget to support the health care system in the fight against Covid-19.
“I hope politicians focus fully on the state budget next year. Put the people first. That is the main responsibility as a leader,” said Shahril.
The netizen also praised the decision of King Abdullah and the leaders of the Malays.
Twitter user Pravin Snow tweeted, “Thank you dear YDP Agong! We are happy, People have you as our defensive shield when others fail to protect us. My Lord Sovereign! “
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Another user, Saladin, wrote on Twitter, “We must praise our ‘Rulers’ for their wisdom that is independent of politics because they know sometimes our ‘Politicians’ use them to carry out their ‘Agenda’! MY TUANKEL!”
However, there are some concerns that a new wave of Covid-19 infections could escalate with elections coming up in Sabah, a state currently bearing the brunt of the pandemic. corona virus after statewide elections in September.
Former PM Najib Razak suggested that the incumbent’s Heritage Party be allowed to take the Batu Sapi parliamentary seat without a fight, to prevent the virus from spreading during the campaign.
The Stone Cow Chair is empty after the death of former law minister Liew Vui Keong in September. Voting takes place on December 5.
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