Attempts to bring down government even when vote of confidence is on

Attempts to bring down government even when vote of confidence is on

Written by TheMole
By Ourcorrespondent

Dec 17, 2022


With Monday’s vote of confidence expected to solidify Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s position as Prime Minister and leader of the unity government, one’s focus shifts to Perikatan Nasional leader Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and what his coalition is up to.

Muhyiddin’s meetings with Umno leaders over the past few weeks raise questions if he is planning another coup.

While the 30 Barisan Nasional MPs are expected to vote according to party lines as dictated by its chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, it is learnt that several have been talking to Muhyiddin in an attempt to defeat Anwar’s vote of confidence or at least make him lose face by pulling in fewer numbers.

MPs can vote according to their own volution but going against the party’s wishes means they could face disciplinary action or face the sack — the latter meaning they are allowed to join another party.

It is understood that several were in Thailand to discuss with PN brokers.

If it is true Muhyiddin is engineering a take over of the unity government, then this would be the third time he would be accused of making an affront to the King.

The first when as prime minister last year he usurped the authority of the Yang diPertuan Agong and declared the end of the Emergency Ordinance; the second one just after this year’s 15th general election results, when he claimed he had instructions from the palace to form the government. This was later revealed to be untrue.

Muhyiddin also refused the king’s request to form a unity government with Anwar.

The king then went on to appoint Anwar to lead the government and issued a warning to politicians to ensure this government does not collapse and that the country’s political uncertainty of the last four years is ended.

Will Muhyiddin risk being accused of a third “derhaka” if he engineers another political coup — ironically an offence of les mejeste in Thailand where some of the discussions are being held.

Muhyiddin, with 74 seats in Parliament, has a good opportunity to form a strong opposition bloc and play the role of the much needed check and balance in a democracy.

The 74 who are expected to vote against Anwar are enough to send the message that Anwar needs to ensure his government delivers the mandate of all Malaysians who voted decisively and divisively.

This is what PN should be focusing on if it really has the interest of the rakyat at heart, as it claims.

The vote of confidence on Monday is not about allowing Anwar to be prime minister. It is to allow the country to move on, heal and rebuild after a gruelling four years of uncertainty and instability.

The king has set the rules of engagement and decreed his wishes which is made in the best interest of the country.