As it always does, Dewan Rakyat burst into chaos yesterday (February 27) after the opposition party staged a walk out over Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s additional slot to thank the former and current Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA).
This didn’t sit well with the people.
Multiple politicians including the Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming, Sungai Petani MP Taufiq Johari and more took to their Twitter pages to showcase and condemn the walk out.
Nga Kor Ming wrote, “It is very regrettable that the PN (Perikatan Nasional) opposition members of parliament have shown a very irresponsible attitude by leaving the hall when YAB PM Anwar Ibrahim presented a proposal to express appreciation and gratitude to His Majesty the King.”
“Opposition MPs left to empty the chamber, arguing and DISAGREEING with the Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would like to express gratitude for the 17th YDPA and a thank you for the 16th YDPA. This is not a matter of politics, this is a matter of our manners towards our beloved His Majesty Tuanku,” Taufiq Johari added.
And the people agreed.
“The opposition is so rude!”
“The Head of the Council wants to congratulate the Agong and they even want to dispute that. PN is really rude.”
“Very disappointing. PN is really insulting Parliament and embarrassing our country.”
The opposition later clarified why they chose to walk out, stating that it was because they disagreed with Speaker, Tan Sri Johari Abdul’s decision to allow the PM to express his thanks and pledge his allegiance to the YDPA, adding that the government shouldn’t do anything outside of the rules of the meeting as it is seen as a misuse of power.
“That’s why we (the opposition) didn’t agree (pass the motion) because the people out there think that the opposition just allows whatever the government does.”
“Today, we want to prove that everything they (the government) do that do not follow the rules, we will oppose. We will ensure that everything the government does is in accordance with existing legislation and regulations,” shared Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Leader of the Opposition.
You can check out videos of their walk out here:
MP Pembangkang keluar kosongkan dewan, mempertikai dan TIDAK SETUJU Perdana Menteri @anwaribrahim ingin membuat ucapan junjung kasih YDPA ke-17 dan terima kasih YDPA ke-16. Ini bukan soal politik, ini soal adab kita terhadap KDYMM Tuanku yang tercinta ! pic.twitter.com/VI2Eedip4P
— Taufiq Johari (@taufiqjoharii) February 27, 2024
Amat dikesali ahli2 parlimen pembangkang PN telah menunjukkan sikap yg amat tidak bertanggungjawab meninggalkan dewan bila YAB PM @anwaribrahim bentangkan usul utk menzahirkan penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih kpd DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda YDPA. #DaulatTuanku pic.twitter.com/QBGjwEu7Mn
— Nga Kor Ming (@NgaKorMing) February 27, 2024
Pembangkang keluar semuanya dari Dewan Parlimen semata2 PMX memohon slot berucap demi tggjwab utk merakam menghargaan di Atas sumbangan Mantan YDP Agong.
Itu pun jadi isu kpd Pembangkang !! 🤦🏻♀️ pic.twitter.com/jf0j8omiVB— Rodziah Ismail (@Rodziah_Ismail) February 27, 2024
What do you think about this? Do feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section.
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