PM’s statement just another delay tactic, say analysts

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PETALING JAYA: The prime minister’s statement on the revocation of the emergency ordinances (EOs) is just another move to prolong the government’s survival, say political analysts.

Oh Ei Sun of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs said the statement was vague and that Muhyiddin Yassin’s administration would “do their best to stretch constitutional boundaries to stay in power”.

Speaking to FMT, he said it was important to note that Muhyiddin only mentioned that a motion to debate and repeal the EOs could be laid before the next Parliament sitting in September.

Even if such motions were submitted, he said, there was no guarantee that it would be tabled for debate or be subject to a vote.

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