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PETALING JAYA: A Selangor Barisan Nasional leader has called for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to be a “gentleman” and resign amid speculation the government will declare a state of emergency.
Selangor BN’s chief information officer, Isham Jalil, said this would serve to give Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of Yang di-Pertuan Agong space to decide the best way to resolve the political crisis in the country.
“An emergency should be the last option. There are other laws that can be used to contain the spread of Covid-19, ”he said today in a statement.
Isham said that if the king decides against an emergency and the national budget does not get enough support in the Dewan Rakyat, this would mean that Muhyiddin would have to resign or dissolve Parliament, paving the way for an early general election.
“With the dissolution of Parliament, the King can also appoint an interim prime minister in addition to Muhyiddin or he could also reappoint Muhyiddin if he so wishes.
“If Covid-19 has not yet decreased, then the 60-day period for holding elections after the dissolution of Parliament, as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, can be extended with an emergency declaration.”
He said that during this emergency period, the interim prime minister appointed by the King can run the country until elections are held.
“My proposal is that to avoid a longer route that also ends with an Emergency, it is better for the country and the people if Muhyiddin first resigns as prime minister and leaves it to the wisdom and discretion of the King to decide whether to appoint a new prime minister . minister, dissolve Parliament or declare an emergency.
This, he said, was a more “appropriate” and “gentlemanly” way.
Confidence against the emergency
Meanwhile, Amanah has added its voice to those opposed to the speculated emergency, saying there is no need for such a drastic move to fight Covid-19.
“What is needed is the strengthening of public health initiatives to combat this third wave,” the party said in a statement.
The speculated emergency, they said, was clearly politically motivated and will only add to the misery of the people.
“Whether we like it or not, an emergency would have negative consequences on people’s lives, the economy, and would also tarnish Malaysia’s image among international investors and the global community.”
Amanah said that if Muhyiddin feels that he no longer has the support of the majority, he should resign as prime minister, as this was somewhat more responsible.
“We hope that the King rejects the Emergency proposal and defends parliamentary democracy, and saves the constitutional monarchy from being dragged into political games.”
