KUALA LUMPUR – Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari will discuss with the Selangor speaker on reconvening the state assembly at the soonest possible time.
This follows the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Conference of Rulers’ decrees recommending the reopening of Parliament and state legislatures.
“The decrees are in line with the people’s aspirations so that efforts to address the pandemic can be evaluated and discussed, while preserving the supremacy of the federal constitution,” said Amirudin.
“The decrees also symbolise (the rulers’) concerns for the lives and livelihood of the people. It is greatly appreciated. It clearly shows that the rulers are rooted in reality and have taken note of the public’s grievances.”
Following high-level meetings with the Malay rulers, top civil servants and party heads, Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday said the reconvening of Parliament must be done as soon as possible.
In a statement from Istana Negara, the king said this will allow lawmakers to debate emergency ordinances and the National Recovery Plan.
He expressed hope that the Covid-19 curve will be flattened soon, and the national immunisation programme will see the country exiting the health crisis.
The statement, issued by Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, said the Agong is highly aware of Parliament’s role as an important platform for the people’s representatives to discuss various issues, especially Covid-19 at this point in time.
“Members of the Dewan Rakyat can discuss the government’s allocation to help people who are facing difficulties and restore the country’s economy.”
It came after a special Conference of Rulers meeting at the palace yesterday afternoon discussed the Covid-19 situation.
The rulers are of the opinion that the state of emergency should not be extended beyond August 1.
Istana Negara also said this is among the matters agreed upon by the royals.
A statement issued by Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the rulers believe the rising political “temperature” must be brought down.
“It is important that a government is stable, and has the confidence and support of the majority of the people.” – The Vibes, June 17, 2021
