Watchdog Bersih 2.0 tells PM to either call for vote of confidence or resign

WhatsAppWhatsAppFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitterPinterestPinterestRedditRedditGmailGmailShareShare

Electoral reform activist Bersih 2.0 said that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin should either call for a vote of confidence or resign from his post as Prime Minister after UMNO’s withdrawal of support.

The watchdog said in a statement today that dragging out the political instability is an irresponsible action to prolong political instability as well as refusing Malaysians a functional state at a time when the country is coping with a rising pandemic and a failing economy.

Related Posts

Regardless of the Health Director General’s contested recommendation for a 14-day ban, if Muhyiddin thinks he can still command a majority, he must assemble the Dewan Rakyat as soon as possible and present a motion of confidence in himself.

The group stated that if Muhyiddin refuses to acknowledge his majority and refuses to back down, he should be removed by the King to allow for the appointing a new Prime Minister in accordance with Article 43(2a) of the Federal Constitution.

This came following UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi declaration that a sufficient number of UMNO MPs had signed a declaration withdrawing support for Muhyiddin and the PN administration.

Zahid had accused Muhyiddin and his government of disobeying and insulting the King by neglecting to adhere to the Emergence Ordinances for deliberation in both Houses of Parliament in conveying the party’s supreme council’s unanimous decision.

If Muhyiddin quit or was removed, the way to determine if any have gained a viable majority is for the Agong to use his discretionary authority under Article 40(2) of the Federal Constitution to seek the leaders of major political parties to do so, the group stated.

It also implored all parties to safeguard the institution of constitutional monarchy by not pushing the Palace to act contrary to the Federal Constitution and Westminster constitutional conventions.

Despite the fact that individual MPs may function independently from their party’s viewpoint, and the necessity for a new government to be tested by a vote of confidence after it is sworn in, Bersih 2.0 argued that the process of creating a government should be party-based in the early stage.

It stated that calling in every MP would simply increase the probability of seat-buying, extending the political deadlock, putting the country’s government on auto-pilot, and eventually weakening the credibility of parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. Before implying that any partisan conduct may result in future retaliation, it also encouraged the bureaucracy, police, and military to maintain complete neutrality while elected political leaders discuss the creation or retention of a new administration.

Katherine S

1/4 German, 3/4 Malaysian. I write, follow and monitor closely political news happening in Malaysia, and other happening news in the ASEAN region. Newswriter for the best ASEAN news website - The Asian Affairs.

Recent Posts

Yoon Suk Yeol removed as South Korea’s president

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office due to issues concerning martial law. A significant shift…

April 4, 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes NBA History with 35-17-20 Statistical Performance

On Thursday night, Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo made NBA history by becoming the first player to score 35 points,…

April 4, 2025

Tianping-3A 02: China Sends New Satellite into Space for Radar and Weather Tracking

On Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:12 a.m. Beijing time, China made a successful orbit placing satellite launch of Tianping-3A…

April 4, 2025

Wendy & Yeri Exit SM Entertainment: What’s Next?

 SM Entertainment has formally ceased for Wendy and Yeri of Red Velvet. But this is not the end of their…

April 4, 2025

Developing Asian Countries Hit Hardest by New Trump Tariffs

As President Donald Trump declared economic independence through new tariffs he placed significant harm on developing countries in Southeast Asia…

April 3, 2025

UAE Tops Global Entrepreneurship Rankings Again!

Once again crowned the world's best entrepreneurship nation in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report, the UAE has claimed the…

April 3, 2025