Anthony Loke reportedly said Ismail Sabri's 'criticism' was 'disobeying Agung' - well, we need to be clear we respect the freedom of expression and opinion, and point out that it is wrong to bring in the King on the question of the 'unity government'. Did the King ever say that he supported Anwar Ibrahim's 'unity government' and decreed that no one should challenge this current government? Ismail Sabri is FREE to express his views...and so too Anthony Loke.
Back to the Federal Constitution, it is clear when Anwar Ibrahim loses the confidence of the majority of the MPs, he will cease to be Prime Minister - and then, we may find ourselves with a new Prime Minister and maybe even a NEW government. MPs who did once support Anwar, may tomorrow withdraw their support ... Remember, even when the vote of confidence came up in Parliament, we do not know HOW MANY MPs voted for Anwar - there was no count, and only a voice vote was taken...
Remember, PM Mahathir's led Pakatan Harapan government, who then had the majority also collapsed in about 22 months > and the reason was the loss of support from WITHIN PH itself...Likewise, this current Anwar's government may at any time collapse - maybe also by reason of loss of confidence of some PH component parties.
Now, Ismail Sabri is also not in Cabinet - he is a thus a government backbencher, and as such he can be critical of PM and Cabinet as it is his role.
See also earlier posts:-
Compromising Backbencher MP's role by 'gifts' of appointment to government agencies/GLCs??? Backbencher MPs must not be appointed to government agencies or GLCs, as it can compromise their Parliamentary duties to monitor the Executive to prevent wrongdoings - MADPET
As it stands, many are getting very worried with the Anwar Ibrahim's PH-led coalition government - there has been many backtracking on 'promises' or hopes placed on PH.
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has indicated that the government will not be reviewing the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). - FMT, 13/12/2022
Deputy law and institutional reforms minister Ramkarpal Singh says the government has no plans to abolish the Sedition Act at the moment...In its manifesto for last year’s general election, Pakatan Harapan (PH) said it would review and repeal draconian provisions of Acts that can be abused to restrict free speech such as the Sedition Act, the Communications and Multimedia Act, and the Printing Presses and Publications Act.- FMT, 21/3/2023
Detention Without Trial Laws - No talks about abolishing POTA, POCA and other Detention Without Trial Laws.
The government has decided to keep the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 Higher Education Ministry said in a parliamentary reply today.But it added that it is looking to improve the Act - Malay Mail, 24/2/2023
POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS - Where are the REFORMs? What about the limits on salary/allowances? What about the appointment of professionals, rather than politicians?
Another ruling MP appointed to GLC(Malaysia Now) - PM Anwar continues with the pre-GE14 BN culture and practice?
Compromising Backbencher MP's role by 'gifts' of appointment to government agencies/GLCs??? Backbencher MPs must not be appointed to government agencies or GLCs, as it can compromise their Parliamentary duties to monitor the Executive to prevent wrongdoings - MADPET
Political Appointments Reforms - Nepotistic Appointment of daughter Nurul Izzah Is an Abuse of Power, Abuse of Discretion and Corrupt practice not in line with good governance(MADPET)
It was interesting to see how Anthony Loke(of DAP) 'tried to defend'
Political appointments in statutory bodies should not be a problem as this has been practised before, says Anthony Loke...The DAP secretary-general said in view of this, Prime Minister Datuk
Seri Anwar Ibrahim should be given some leeway in the matter....However, he stressed that Pakatan Harapan was against political appointments in government-linked companies (GLC)..“We don’t agree with appointing politicians in GLCs or (public-listed) companies..Star, 26/3/2023
But then, there have already been political appointments in GLCs ...so, will the prohibition of politicians(past or present) being appointed only be for for public-listed companies? TELL us how much allowances/salaries does these political appointees receive?
After all, these are monies of the people...Malaysians.
Will there be REFORM in terms of political appointments - will there be an end to the appointment of politicians from the ruling political parties, including MPs? Will there be a change in the selection process - maybe a Parliamentary Committee, or an independent Commission?
Sadly, many MPs that were previously vocal in being critical of actions/omissions in government have gone silent - maybe because their parties are in government. How sad for those not in Cabinet still must speak up to prevent abuse and wrongdoings? Ismail Sabri, a government back-bencher is speaking up...what about the other government back-benchers playing their 'check and balance' role too...Lim Kit Siang too has been vocal...
Remember that the people supported Pakatan Harapan against the BN because of its promised reforms ....but, if there are no reforms and the current government does the same as pre-GE14 BN regimes, the people's support and hope for change may erode...
As stated, the future of Anwar's 'Unity Government' is never guaranteed - it can change if there is a loss of confidence at any time...The continuation or fall is not at all dependent on the King...it depends on the 'confidence of the majority of MPs' - and the people of Malaysia.
Ismail Sabri disobeying Agong by continuing to condemn ‘unity govt’, says Anthony Loke
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is going against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s wishes by continuing to condemn and talk ill of the coalition government under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today.
Loke, who is
also DAP secretary-general, was responding to Ismail Sabri’s reported
comments earlier today, in which the former Umno vice-president
described the alliance between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional as a
“forced marriage” that would soon break up.
“In any relationship we try to strengthen it. Right now, we’re trying to strengthen our unity so those talking about friction must want so see friction.
“Firstly the concept of marriage in politics is not applicable. Our cooperation was made to form a stable government and this cooperation was encouraged by Agong.
“So I want to remind Ismail Sabri that this government formed at the Agong’s advice, and as a party that upholds loyalty to the King, we will stay true to his wishes.
“I don’t know what Ismail Sabri’s intentions are by saying such things. As a former prime minister he seems to want to see us break up.
“However, we as a government do not discuss issues such as friction or breaking up as a coalition. Our meetings are filled with discussions on how to ease the people’s problems,” Loke told a news conference at the Transport Ministry here.
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