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KUALA LUMPUR: The controversial list of MPs and supporting documents said to show proof of loyalty to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remain undisclosed, even after the opposition leader met with Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
At yesterday’s meeting, Anwar said he presented a list of documents showing that he had a “majority of more than 120 MPs” in Parliament.
“As I promised at my previous press conference, I have done my part by presenting His Majesty with documents regarding a formidable majority of elected representatives who support me.
“Therefore, I urge all parties to give His Majesty the opportunity and space to fulfill his responsibilities under the Federal Constitution, review the documents with Tuanku’s wisdom, and call the party leaders politicians to affirm these documents, ”he said at a hotel here yesterday.
Anwar said the King would now review the documents over the next few days and then call party leaders for their opinion.
The president of the PKR also called on the rakyat and all politicians to be patient.
“We leave it to Her Majesty’s wisdom to make a decision that is in the best interest of our nation. I also thank people for their patience and prayers.
“Now is not the time for celebrations. Today there are no winners or losers. The real victory is when we succeed in making Malaysia a progressive, prosperous, fair and harmonious country for all its citizens, ”said the deputy from Port Dickson.
When asked about the evidence he presented to the King, Anwar said the documents included statutory statements and confirmed documents from political party leaders.
When asked if there was any indication that snap elections were coming when he met the king, Anwar replied that “the issue was not raised.”
He also assured that there would be no personal revenge against any individual if he led the new government, and denied that he made any deals with the parties or individuals currently facing criminal charges to help put together the numbers necessary to form a new government.
“Number one, this is an inclusive government. No personal political revenge against anyone.
“I have already made it very clear that we are committed to institutional reforms, judicial independence and the rule of law. There is no doubt about reaching agreements with people as alleged by certain sectors. It is completely irrelevant and irresponsible, ”he said.
When asked if he received any form of communication from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to facilitate a smooth transition, Anwar said: “I sent him an olive branch to tell him that we can discuss and that we can accommodate whatever is deemed necessary, but as of today (yesterday), there is no answer. “
When asked if the king had indicated what he intended to do next, Anwar said that it was well known that the king would consult other party leaders and that time should be given.
“We are not pressuring him to make quick decisions. That’s what discretionary powers are all about, ”Anwar added.
When asked if the 120 lawmakers include former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad or any of his supporters, Anwar said the list would be published soon.
“As I have said, this is an inclusive government. I am not in a position to deny the participation of anyone, on the condition that they accept these policies, which is clear in terms of good governance and institutional reforms, ”he said.
However, academics have pointed out that gaining majority support in Parliament does not automatically make a person prime minister, even if “the majority is a given.”
On September 25, the constitutional expert emeritus, Professor Datuk Dr. Shad Saleem Faruqi, said that any party could claim that it has majority support to form the government, but that the prerogative to decide rests solely with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. .
Shad said the prime minister must be formally appointed by the king.
“While the king’s discretion is not unlimited, he does have some judgment decisions.
Has the incumbent lost the majority? Was this on the ground or outside the Dewan Rakyat? I ask.
Shad added that even if there was a majority loss (by the incumbent), the King had options because the loss of the majority by one person did not necessarily mean a majority gain by the Opposition leader as it could have leadership disputes.
He said the current Prime Minister could also advise the dissolution of Parliament, which the King “can accept or reject.”
“If the King refuses to dissolve, it is in his good judgment to determine who is likely to gain the trust of the majority of the members,” Shad said.
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