Lim said his party and “the whole of the opposition” have called for Muhyiddin to resign as he has lost the majority support, following Umno’s decision to formally retract its support for him.
Earlier today, Umno Supreme Council member Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said the Perikatan Nasional-led (PN) government would rely on support from opposition parties, especially DAP, since Umno has stopped backing Muhyiddin.
Sinar Harian, which quoted Tajuddin, also quoted a source claiming that a confidence and supply agreement (CSA) was being negotiated between DAP and PN.
Describing Tajuddin’s claim as a lie, Lim told him to show proof of the alleged cooperation with Muhyiddin. “let alone any CSA agreement”.
“As usual, Tajuddin is talking without facts, lying through his teeth. Another piece of fake news. I have never met the prime minister since he took office,” the former finance minister told FMT.
“This is another lie intended for Umno’s internal squabble. These rumours are fuelled by Umno people who support Muhyiddin. I categorically deny that we have a CSA with PN.
Lim clarified, however, that DAP’s national organising secretary Loke Siew Fook had come up with a CSA last year but it was flatly refused by the PN-led government after the ruling coalition had obtained the majority needed to stay afloat.
Loke had proposed last October that a CSA be signed so as to avoid Parliament being dissolved.
In his proposal, the Seremban MP stated terms and conditions to be agreed upon without joining or supporting the ruling party and with the opposition free to oppose or criticise government policies.
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