Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says the ex-MP disrespected the royal institution
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said ‘ridiculing’ the sultan’s decree does not constitute freedom of speech.
PETALING JAYA: Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki today hit out at DAP’s Tony Pua over the former MP’s comments on the monarchy and its decrees.
In a Facebook post, Asyraf said Pua portrayed himself as being well-versed in the Federal Constitution but still disrespected the royal institution.
“Ridiculing the sultan’s decree isn’t freedom of speech. It’s just rude,” he said, accusing Pua of arrogance.
The former Damansara MP wrote yesterday that the powers of the monarch were strictly limited to defined aspects such as Malay customs, Islam and constitutional roles such as the appointment of menteris besar, and approval for the dissolution of state assemblies.
Pua said Malaysians did not “live in a system whereby the monarch can issue binding decrees which legislate all aspects of our lives”.
His comments followed a call by Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah for DAP assemblyman Wong Siew Ki and former DAP leader Ronnie Liu to better understand the Rukun Negara and respect the royal institution.
The sultan also reminded elected representatives of their responsibility to uphold the principles of the Rukun Negara and preserve decorum in public life.
The statement came amid controversy surrounding Wong and Liu’s response to the sultan’s call for a complete end to pig farming in the state.
Wong attracted brickbats with her proposal for a modern, closed pig farming system in Selangor, while Liu urged dissatisfied pig farmers to consider filing a judicial review.
Liu, a former Selangor executive councillor, was a DAP member for 41 years, serving as a member of its central executive committee for several terms.
In a separate statement, Bersatu Youth chief Hilman Idham said Pua was deliberately attempting to create polemics that could threaten harmony.
“I am confident that DAP will continue to belittle the royal institution,” he added.
In a Facebook post, Asyraf said Pua portrayed himself as being well-versed in the Federal Constitution but still disrespected the royal institution.
“Ridiculing the sultan’s decree isn’t freedom of speech. It’s just rude,” he said, accusing Pua of arrogance.
The former Damansara MP wrote yesterday that the powers of the monarch were strictly limited to defined aspects such as Malay customs, Islam and constitutional roles such as the appointment of menteris besar, and approval for the dissolution of state assemblies.
Pua said Malaysians did not “live in a system whereby the monarch can issue binding decrees which legislate all aspects of our lives”.
His comments followed a call by Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah for DAP assemblyman Wong Siew Ki and former DAP leader Ronnie Liu to better understand the Rukun Negara and respect the royal institution.
The sultan also reminded elected representatives of their responsibility to uphold the principles of the Rukun Negara and preserve decorum in public life.
The statement came amid controversy surrounding Wong and Liu’s response to the sultan’s call for a complete end to pig farming in the state.
Wong attracted brickbats with her proposal for a modern, closed pig farming system in Selangor, while Liu urged dissatisfied pig farmers to consider filing a judicial review.
Liu, a former Selangor executive councillor, was a DAP member for 41 years, serving as a member of its central executive committee for several terms.
In a separate statement, Bersatu Youth chief Hilman Idham said Pua was deliberately attempting to create polemics that could threaten harmony.
“I am confident that DAP will continue to belittle the royal institution,” he added.
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I'm afraid Asyraf has been correct, that "Pua portrayed himself as being well-versed in the Federal Constitution but still" stated words to the effect of "disrespect[ing] the royal institution."
Technically-legally Pua might be correct but in Malaysia everyone has to tiptoe through the tulips when commenting on the Royals' proclamations, statements or fatwa's. Alas, there is a certain protocol which have to be, nay, MUST BE observed - unless of course you are Mahathir, wakakaka. Yes, give Tuanku 'water-face' lah.
Not happy? Not Mahathir? Frig off from this country lah, wakakaka.
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