
The joint statement, signed by the information chiefs of all the parties, welcomed the government’s announcement that all emergency ordinances and the national recovery plan would be tabled at a special Dewan Rakyat sitting for five days from July 26.
“We hope that this special session will be used as a platform to discuss issues related to the people’s interests, and not be misused for personal gain,” the statement said.
The statement was jointly issued by Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan and his counterparts Kamaruzaman Mohamad (PAS); Chin Vui Kai (SAPP); Jeffrey Kumin (STAR); Koo Shiaw Lee (Gerakan), V Gunalan (MIC); and Chan Quin Er (MCA).
PBRS was represented by its information chief Khairin Bador while the others were Yong Li Na (PDP); Julita Majungki (PBS); Idris Buang (PBB); Wilfred Nissom (PRS); and Adam Yii (SUPP).
The statement also welcomed the appointments of Ismail Sabri Yaakob as deputy prime minister and Hishammuddin Hussein as senior minister. It said this will further strengthen the cooperation among parties in the PN-led government.
They also expressed confidence in the capability of the two leaders, who have vast experience in holding ministerial positions, to assist Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in matters concerning the country’s administration.
“We pray that the appointments will further strengthen the existing close cooperation among the parties in the government to be transparent, corruption-free and a government with integrity,” it said.
The appointments of Ismail and Hishammuddin were announced by the Prime Minister’s Office in a statement released on Wednesday.
Ismail retained his portfolio as the defence minister, while Hishammuddin was made senior minister leading the security cluster while retaining his portfolio as foreign minister.
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