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Muda’s new alignment a positive move for unity govt, says Ong Kian Ming
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Publish date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023, 11:49 AM
A media statement by Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, a DAP member and former Member of Parliament for Bangi, on Sept 11, 2023:
The decision by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, the Member of Parliament for Muar, to choose not to align with the unity government nor with the Perikatan Nasional (PN) opposition block, should be seen in a positive light from the perspective of the unity government for the following reasons.
Firstly, with the loss of the two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat after the departure of Syed Saddiq, the unity government will no longer be held hostage by one or two individuals for the passage of any constitutional amendments - such as the proposed amendments to Part II of the Federal Constitution regarding citizenship matters, or changing the number of parliamentary seats arising from a delimitation exercise. I am referring not just to Syed Saddiq, but also to the two MPs from MCA, to the one MP from MIC, and to the MPs from smaller parties in Sabah and Sarawak, who may want to extract certain concessions from the prime minister in exchange for supporting these constitutional amendments. Instead, the unity government would have to seek broad-based consensus from all parties from within the unity government as well as from the PN coalition on matters such as the delimitation exercise, which begins in 2026. Even though some leaders in PN asked voters in Pulai to deny the two-thirds majority to the unity government to stop the creation of more parliamentary seats in the delimitation exercise, in reality, PAS and, to a lesser extent, Bersatu leaders also would not mind seeing an increase in the number of parliamentary seats in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, which have not seen any parliament seat increases since 1995.
Secondly, the loss of the two-thirds majority may open the door for the unity government to sign some sort of memorandum of understanding with the opposition, which includes supporting certain government bills, including a Political Financing Act, which would institutionalise equal constituency allocation for government as well as opposition MPs. This could be a gesture of good faith, resulting in the opposition no longer making any more calls to replace the government through non-electoral means, and also setting the pathway towards more substantive reforms which are supported by both sides of the aisle, including the above-mentioned constitutional changes.
Thirdly, Muda’s new alignment would stop questions on why Syed Saddiq was attacking the government over certain decisions when he was ostensibly supporting the government in Parliament. Now that the political lines have been drawn, this would also mean that DAP would no longer have to support Muda in the manner that we supported Syed Saddiq in Muar during the 15th general election campaign, and in the Puteri Wangsa state seat during the Johor state election in January 2022.
I wish Syed Saddiq and Muda all the best in their efforts to be a third force in Malaysian politics. I hope that he and his colleagues in Muda can play their part in coming up with credible and substantive policies on how to improve government and governing processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming can be reached at im.ok.man@gmail.com or via Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/imokman/).
https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/681969
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HAHAHA last time support UNITY , now pull out .. he should know the best way forward is the current gov.
He is now going to be a toy to both opp and gov :)) ... kesian
2023-09-13 13:47
MUDA lost all deposits in the last 6 states election, pulling out from supporting the unity government is equivalent to abandon a life support provided. Neither will PN accept it as new partner base on its nature as a party of reform against PN that practice extremism.
2023-09-13 14:14
ted by BILLC > 1 hour ago | Report Abuse
Did you see any olang muda vote for Muda,,,,haha
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u miss the point. The real point is muda will pull reformists voters to greenwave if muda joins greenwave.
2023-09-13 15:45
syed was promising when he first came into politics... now he is tainted with bad omens and controversials
no longer the doctor he once Knew... sounds FAMILIAR???
2023-09-14 20:33
LOL! When they are not on your side throw every filth to defame.
Typical Asian mentality!
2023-09-14 21:06
Don't play play. Under the right leader, MUDA can take over Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah Dan Perlis in GE16
2023-09-14 21:59
But MUDA is lack of a capable leader. Shit-sad-dick fails to realised that his victory was due to PH's endorsement, support and blessing. He'll be badly punished for his thoughtless change of position in the parliament
2023-09-14 22:16
DAP is the past. MUDA is the future - to capture Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis. But shit-sad-dick got too caught up with petty and pernicious issues which are counterproductive - in fact gonna bury his carrier for good. Another maszlee the actor or kj the DJ to be
2023-09-14 22:21
Saddiq is not pita like the thai movement MOVE FORWARD... he is just smart. lack credibility . just another smart kid, not wise. HE fell into the dirty traps. and get caught. Now, being stuck in the middle. HOHO !! and u know what? EVERYONE knows it ! he lost the trust of his allies already...
2023-09-14 23:24
110% too young and naive to understand the importance to always choose to be on the side of the "less evil" ( or angels , if available)
2023-09-15 05:17
OKM and Tony P was dropped as their views were to aligned and cooperate with Moo.......too bad OKM, you did your best but your direction shifted. Same as Tony who let success blow off his own head.
2023-09-15 08:51
What spine to talk about? A gay is a gay forever - cannot be a man
2023-09-15 08:54
No such thing as choosing "lesser of 2 Evils" as either one still leads back to being Evil........To make changes, sacrifice and a CLEAN CHOP to cut of Hydra's head is necessary........MAKE COMPLETE CHANGE to change the Future!
Go go MUDA!!
2023-09-15 08:55
In year 2019, Saddiq was seem emerged as a hero by rebuking controversial preacher Zakir Naik from India who insulted the local Chinese and Indian as "pendatang". The next day he toke a U-turn by inviting the preacher to his house for dinner.
This week, year 2023, after his withdrawal of support from the unity government, the next day having joyous moment, selfie and teh tarik with the opposition in parliament.
After next GE MUDA would be reduced to the size of a mosquito party. LOL
2023-09-15 08:56
I'm guessing this Prof is Chinese educated and cannot understand English well...
Having a Spine means ...."to back your words and stand for what you said"
2023-09-15 08:57
Just need to get the more evils for now; while strengthening the check-and-balance system is more doable. Limited manpower in the AGC
2023-09-15 08:59
Would appreciate if Bulls can write in chronological order......which comes first and then the U-turn.....can?
2023-09-15 08:59
"In year 2019, Saddiq was seem emerged as a hero by rebuking controversial preacher Zakir Naik from India who insulted the local Chinese and Indian as "pendatang". The next day he toke a U-turn by inviting the preacher to his house for dinner.
This week, year 2023, after his withdrawal of support from the unity government, the next day having joyous moment, selfie and teh tarik with the opposition in parliament.
After next GE MUDA would be reduced to the size of a mosquito party. LOL"
Can't blame him for that. I had said before this - Zakir has the power to hypnotise ppl
2023-09-15 09:00
Don't be silly, how to check and balance when "you know who" still holds the power and the reins?? Where is separation of Roles and Powers??? What are you talking about???
2023-09-15 09:00
First, Saddiq scolded the preacher, next day Saddiq invited the preacher to his house (Saddiq's house) for dinner.
https://mothership.sg/2019/08/syed-saddiq-zakir-naik/
2023-09-15 09:04
This week, year 2023, after his withdrawal of support from the unity government, the next day having joyous moment, selfie and teh tarik with the opposition in parliament.
After next general election MUDA would be reduced to the size of a mosquito party.
2023-09-15 09:06
pew research says 84% of malaysia muslims want syariah laws.
if that is true , die la.
2023-09-15 13:15
Same percentage of their women have female circumcision too. What do u expect.....
2023-09-15 13:17
"First, Saddiq scolded the preacher, next day Saddiq invited the preacher to his house (Saddiq's house) for dinner."
Very typical of spineless ppl
2023-09-15 13:20
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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/09/12/syed-saddiq-calls-out-govt-over-hypocrisy-in-first-move-from-opposition-bench
i support Saddiq!
2023-09-13 07:35