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KUALA LUMPUR – Politicians from both gangs and Malaysians reacted quickly by praising the King’s decision not to declare a state of emergency on Sunday (October 25), with the hashtag #Daulat Tuanku, or long live the King, a trend on Twitter after the royal proclamation. .
Democratic Action Party veteran and legislator Lim Kit Siang said the decision showed that “the constitutional monarchy proves to be an important bulwark of parliamentary democracy in Malaysia.”
“Malaysians from all walks of life thank Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah for deciding not to declare a state of emergency after a special meeting with the Malaysian rulers today,” Lim said in a statement.
He called on all Malaysians, especially MPs, to come together to forge a war of “all of government” and “all of society” against the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former DAP Minister Yeo Bee Yin tweeted: “Now what? Focus on fighting Covid, focus on building the economy, make the Trust and Supply Agreement work.”
He was referring to an earlier offer by various opposition politicians to reach a cross-party agreement with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in what is known as a “trust and supply” pact, in which a party or group of lawmakers agrees to support the government through motions of confidence or supply bills, in exchange for reforms.
DAP Vice President and former Minister M. Kulasegaran tweeted: “Daulat Tuanku. Thank you for always being the King of the people and doing the best for the nation. A decision that is a relief to all Malaysians. Let’s put politics aside and work. to curb the spread of #COVID ー 19 and focus on nation building. “
The founder of the Muda party, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who had previously supported the idea of an inter-party agreement, called on all politicians to stop doing politics.
“I hope that the prime minister will convene all political leaders to find common ground that will guarantee the stability of the country,” the Malay-language daily Berita Harian was quoted as saying.
Umno Vice President Khaled Nordin said the decision shows that the Federal Constitution should not be used arbitrarily.
The King, “as well as the Malaysian rulers have made the wise decision not to declare a state of emergency and have really taken the interest of the rakyat into consideration,” said The Star newspaper. “In fact, the decision shows that the Federal Constitution it should not be used arbitrarily. “
“Let this matter serve as a lesson to all parties,” he added.
The brief proposal by Tan Sri Muhyiddin and his Perikatan Nasional government to declare a state of emergency and possibly suspend Parliament came ahead of next year’s budget presentation on November 6, which seemed in danger of failing amidst the statements by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. that he had taken away majority support in Parliament from the prime minister.
Umno’s chief information officer, Shahril Hamdan, urged all politicians to help pass next year’s budget to support the health system in the war against Covid-19.
“I hope politicians will fully focus on the budget. They put the people first. That is the main responsibility as a leader.”
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak also weighed in on the matter.
“If this government is concerned that the 2021 Budget will not be approved, causing the PN to collapse, the PN should hold talks with various parties so that they do not oppose the budget,” he said.
Netizens turned to the Internet to applaud the decision.
Twitter user Pravin Snow posted: “Thank you dear YDP Agong! Glad Rakyat has you as our defense shield when the rest failed to protect us. Daulat Tuanku!”
Another user, Saladin, wrote on Twitter: “We must commend our ‘Rulers’ for their Wisdom who are independent of Politics because they know that sometimes our ‘Politicians’ use them to promote their ‘Agenda’! DAULAT TUANKU!
However, there were some concerns that a new wave of Covid-19 infections could rise with the upcoming by-elections in Sabah, a state currently suffering the brunt of the current pandemic after state elections last month.
Najib suggested that the ruling Warisan party be allowed to take Batu Sapi’s parliamentary seat unopposed, to prevent the virus from spreading during the campaign.
Batu Sapi’s seat was vacated after the death of former law minister Liew Vui Keong last month. Voting takes place on December 5.
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