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KUALA LUMPUR, KOMPAS.com – Politicians and Malaysians reacted quickly to praise Raja Al-Sultan Abdullah’s decision not to announce the state of emergency on Sunday (10/25/2020), with the hashtag #Daulat Tuanku, or Raja’s life, which became a trend. on Twitter after the government’s proclamation.
Democratic Action Party veteran and MP Lim Kit Siang said the decision showed that “a constitutional monarchy is proving to be an important bastion of parliamentary democracy in Malaysia.”
“Malaysians from all walks of life thank Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, because he decided not to declare a state of emergency after a special meeting with the Malaysian rulers today,” Lim said in a statement reported by he The times of the strait on Monday (10/26/2020).
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Lim called on all Malaysians, especially lawmakers, to come together to fight the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former DAP Minister Yeo Bee Yin posted a statement on Twitter: “Now what? Focus on fighting Covid-19, focus on economic development, get a Trust Agreement and a job offer.”
Yeo’s comments refer to earlier offers by some opposition politicians to reach a cross-party agreement with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, in what is known as a “trust and supply” pact.
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Under the pact, a party or group of deputies agrees to support the government with a vote of confidence or a supplies bill, in exchange for reforms.
Vice President and former DAP Minister M. Kulasegaran took to Twitter: “Your Majesty. Thank you for always being the King and doing the best for the nation. The decision is a relief to all Malaysians.” and focus on nation building. “
The founder of the young Syed Saddiq party Syed Abdul Rahman, who previously supported the idea of a cross-party agreement, called on all politicians to stop politics.
“I hope the prime minister will appeal to all political leaders to find common ground to ensure the stability of the country,” the Malay-language daily Berita Harian was quoted as saying.
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Umno Vice President Khaled Nordin said the decision showed that the federal Constitution should not be used indiscriminately.
“The Malaysian king and rulers have made a wise decision not to declare a state of emergency and really consider the interests of the people,” Khaled was quoted as saying. The Star Daily.
“In fact, the decision shows that the Federal Constitution should not be used carelessly. Let this be a lesson for all parties,” he added.
The short-term proposal by Tan Sri Muhyiddin and his National Alliance government to declare a state of emergency and possibly suspend Parliament comes before next year’s budget presentation on November 6.
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The suspension is threatened with failure by claims by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim that he has won majority support in the Prime Minister’s Parliament.
The chief of information, Umno Shahril Hamdan, urged all politicians to help approve next year’s budget to support the health system in the fight against Covid-19.
“I hope politicians will focus fully on the state budget next year. Put the people first. That is the main responsibility as a leader,” Shahril said.
The netizen also praised the decision of King Abdullah and the leaders of the Malays.
A Twitter user named Pravin Snow exclaimed: “Thank you dear YDP Agong! We are happy, people have you as our defensive shield when others do not protect us. Your Majesty!”
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Another user, Saladin, wrote on Twitter: “We have to praise our ‘Rulers’ for their wisdom, which is independent of politics, because they know that sometimes our ‘Politicians’ use them to carry out their ‘Agenda’! THE GOD OF MY GOD! “
However, there are some concerns that a new wave of Covid-19 infections could escalate with the upcoming elections in Sabah, the state currently suffering the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic following the September state elections.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak suggested that the incumbent’s Heritage Party be allowed to take the Batu Sapi parliamentary seat without a fight, to prevent the virus from spreading during the campaign.
The Stone Cow chair is empty after the death of former Law Minister Liew Vui Keong in September. Voting takes place on December 5.
