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Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul said other Acts include the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2025, Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025, Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025, Labuan Companies (Amendment) Act 2025, and Labuan Trusts (Amendment) Act 2025.
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Malaysiakini
5 minutes ago
- Malaysiakini
Joining rally doesn't mean disloyal to king, country
YOURSAY | 'Malaysians have the right to attend the function or stay away.' Stay away from 'Turun Anwar' rally, chief secretary tells civil servants Vijay47: Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, the 'Turun Anwar' (Down with Anwar) gathering is a properly constituted event even if not everyone shares its intention. A permit has been applied for and, in a surprising turn of reality, granted by the police. So, how does attending it break any law? How is a legal activity against the king and country? All Malaysians, including civil servants, have the right to attend the function or stay away. Nobody needs your permission, thank you very much. I would suggest that instead of earning more ridicule and contempt, you stick closely to what you were appointed for - the proper management of the civil service. My small relief is that you, like many others of similar intelligence, did not claim that attendance at the rally would be against the Constitution. V S: Civil servants should not think for themselves, as the Madani government thinks for them, says the chief secretary. It is the right of every Malaysian civil servant or otherwise to freedom of expression. You have no right to make such threats just because they are civil servants. They have a mind of their own. Try saying that to the civil servants in Kelantan and Terengganu. They know who to choose. Zaheed: Instead of making the civil service more efficient, the chief secretary to the government is more concerned about civil servants attending the protest. Learn to be efficient like the private sector. What is happening? Are the departments sleeping, or have they failed to keep up with the times and age? T Mataz: The chief secretary must put out a public notice, that any federal government employees found to have participated in the 'Turun Anwar' rally on July 26, will automatically be dismissed from service and their pension benefits will be forfeited. This action is permissible, as all federal government employees have pledged their support for the elected and royally appointed federal government. This is the fact, and there shouldn't be any ambiguity from the chief secretary's office. If that's considered too harsh, then red flag the most troublemakers among them, ensuring they are never promoted to higher office for their disrespect to the king and country. Darmakochi: Participating in a rally scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur on July 26 does not mean you are not loyal to the king and the country. Expressing displeasure toward someone whose performance is below the expectations of most of the citizens who had voted him for that position has nothing to do with 'loyalty to king and country', This rally is to highlight the problems caused by this Madani government. OceanMasterII: Indeed. What they say may not be right, but under the Constitution, they have the freedom of speech and expression, including gathering in public space to express their dissatisfaction orderly over the government of the day. That includes expressing dissatisfaction over the prime minister, who is an elected representative of the people. Which part of the law are they breaching, and where does the loyalty to the king and country come into question? If the civil servants have the right to vote in electing their representative, they must have the right to express their dissatisfaction if their elected representative is not performing. Fyddeep: All this 'Turun' nonsense. Why no 'Turun Umno' (Down with Umno) for supporting a convict? Why no protest against (former prime minister) Najib (Abdul Razak) for not paying his fine, among other things? All these are empty vessels making unwanted noises. For our country to progress, we must stop all this nonsense. Go and do your work instead of making noise every day. The above is a selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers. Only paying subscribers can post comments. In the past year, Malaysiakinians have posted over 100,000 comments. Join the Malaysiakini community and help set the news agenda. Subscribe now. These comments are compiled to reflect the views of Malaysiakini subscribers on matters of public interest. Malaysiakini does not intend to represent these views as fact.
The Star
15 minutes ago
- The Star
PM confident he commands Dewan Rakyat support
United front: Anwar flanked by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as they arrive for Anwar's meeting with the Prime Minister's Department staff in Putrajaya. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has challenged the Opposition, who he said has been politicising issues, to bring on the vote of no confidence if they intend to bring him down. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has instructed Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul to allow the motion of vote of no-confidence if it is raised in Parliament. The Dewan Rakyat meeting began yesterday. 'There are those who say Anwar must step down. There are those who want to rally (to make me step down). 'The police gave a report and I said do not block the roads. When asked what is the priority of the rally, organisers said the government must be changed and they do not want to wait for the general elections. I said it's okay. 'I told the Speaker that if there is a motion of no-confidence vote, bring it on. On this first day of Parliament, I (will) wait for the motion of no-confidence vote,' he said yesterday. 'But they (the Opposition) know they cannot (bring the motion), as I have the support of two-thirds majority (of the Dewan Rakyat). They are pushing to topple the government. We will be firm if it goes against the constitution and laws,' added Anwar. He said the current government's efforts and work will be in vain if chaos reigns and the country is not deemed safe. The Opposition is planning a rally themed 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' on Saturday, which the Home Ministry has said it will facilitate, with 2,000 police on the ground. Anwar also called out those who criticised him over the delay in the appointment of the Chief Justice. He described the 'chaos' before the appointment as unnecessary, explaining that he was waiting for the endorsement of the Malay Rulers. 'With rallies and attacks against me, the issue was politicised for a week. How could I have answered (who the Chief Justice would be)? 'I had to follow the Federal Constitution. I have said that there is a process. They wanted a guarantee that such and such a person would not be appointed. I could not be ahead of the Malay Rulers before it is endorsed by the King,' he said. 'We did not change the name at the last minute. The name that was given from the start was the name agreed upon by the Malay Rulers. 'Even the judiciary was politicised in the chaos. Now, all is quiet. Where are those who have heaped attacks on me?' He was referring to concerns raised by the Bar Council and the opposition over the delay in naming the new Chief Justice following the retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat on July 1. On July 18, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, approved the appointments of three top judicial figures, including Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Anwar dares opposition to table no-confidence vote
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has challenged opposition MPs to table a vote of no confidence in Parliament if they believe the government no longer holds the majority. He noted that any attempt to topple the administration outside the democratic process would constitute a breach of the Federal Constitution. Addressing civil servants during the Prime Minister's Department monthly assembly yesterday, Anwar acknowledged calls for his resignation and claims that the public no longer felt secure or able to cope with current economic pressures. 'Yes, there are those saying Anwar must step down. I hear those things. 'They want to hold an assembly – the police submitted a report and I said go ahead. There's no intention to block it.' However, he criticised groups suggesting they would 'force the government to fall' without waiting for the next general election, calling such rhetoric unconstitutional. 'I told the Speaker, if there's a motion today – the first day of Parliament – I'll face a vote of no confidence. If there's a majority, so be it. The Cabinet will dissolve. That's our system. Use it,' he said. Anwar reaffirmed that the unity government remains stable with a two-thirds majority and is on course to serve its full term. 'But instead, they want to pressure me to step down now. That already violates constitutional principles and the rule of law. We are open to criticism and dissent, but if the Constitution is challenged we will respond firmly.' Referring to anti-government remarks made at a recent rally in Kedah, Anwar cautioned that political agitation could undermine the country's hard-won economic and political progress. 'If they provoke unrest, no country can remain safe. All our achievements could be undone if we fail to maintain national and political stability.' He stressed that criticism, including allegations of mismanagement, is valid in a democracy but changes in leadership must occur through legal and constitutional means. 'If there is someone better to take over, I have no issue. But it must be done in accordance with the law.' During the same assembly, Anwar hinted at an upcoming announcement previously described as an 'extraordinary tribute' to the people. The announcement is expected to be made today or tomorrow. 'Before I make the announcement, a few new approaches are being finalised. If there isn't enough time today, we'll do it tomorrow,' he said, without disclosing details. He added that the measures require careful consideration. 'These concerns need to be addressed thoughtfully before I proceed with any major announcements or changes. I've said I'll make the announcement – possibly in the form of additional measures – within a day or two. But I need a bit more time to ensure all aspects are properly handled.' Anwar had earlier indicated that the measures would aim to reduce the burden of rising living costs and provide relief to those affected by inflation and economic pressures. He said more time was needed to review the matter following the unity government retreat in Port Dickson on Sunday.
