Indera Mahkota MP raps the Bersatu president for repeatedly calling for the opposition leader’s post to be filled following Hamzah Zainudin’s resignation
Saifuddin Abdullah claimed Muhyiddin Yassin seems more interested in pushing for another opposition leader than addressing the global crisis.
PETALING JAYA: Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah has questioned Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s priorities in focusing on a replacement for the opposition leader even as the bloc raises concerns over the impact of the Middle East crisis.
Saifuddin said Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin, during his time as opposition leader, had urged the government to convene a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to discuss the fallout from the global crisis.
He said such a session would allow the government and lawmakers to deliberate and find ways to address the prolonged Gulf conflict, including its impact on oil prices and inflation.
“It would also cover issues such as food security and safety concerns, for instance in the Straits of Malacca.
“Yet Muhyiddin seems more interested in pushing for the opposition leader to be replaced as soon as possible. What is the purpose?” Saifuddin asked in a video posted on X.
Muhyiddin, the Pagoh MP, has repeatedly called for Hamzah’s immediate replacement ahead of the next Dewan Rakyat sitting in June.
The former prime minister was reported as saying on April 15 that he was awaiting a decision on a candidate by PAS’ top leadership as soon as possible, in order to prevent prolonged speculation that could affect Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) image.
However, a day later, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said there was no need to rush Hamzah’s replacement, and that it was better to be slow and safe than sorry.
Hadi said there was still ample time before Parliament reconvenes in June, and that the process should take into account the views of all MPs in the opposition bloc.
On April 12, PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar confirmed Hamzah’s resignation as opposition leader, which came about two months after his sacking from Bersatu.
Saifuddin said Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin, during his time as opposition leader, had urged the government to convene a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to discuss the fallout from the global crisis.
He said such a session would allow the government and lawmakers to deliberate and find ways to address the prolonged Gulf conflict, including its impact on oil prices and inflation.
“It would also cover issues such as food security and safety concerns, for instance in the Straits of Malacca.
“Yet Muhyiddin seems more interested in pushing for the opposition leader to be replaced as soon as possible. What is the purpose?” Saifuddin asked in a video posted on X.
Muhyiddin, the Pagoh MP, has repeatedly called for Hamzah’s immediate replacement ahead of the next Dewan Rakyat sitting in June.
The former prime minister was reported as saying on April 15 that he was awaiting a decision on a candidate by PAS’ top leadership as soon as possible, in order to prevent prolonged speculation that could affect Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) image.
However, a day later, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said there was no need to rush Hamzah’s replacement, and that it was better to be slow and safe than sorry.
Hadi said there was still ample time before Parliament reconvenes in June, and that the process should take into account the views of all MPs in the opposition bloc.
On April 12, PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar confirmed Hamzah’s resignation as opposition leader, which came about two months after his sacking from Bersatu.
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