After PM-PH consensus, Bersih calls for formal CSA

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PETALING JAYA: With opposition leaders and Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob reaching a consensus to strengthen the function of Parliament, a formalised confidence and supply agreement (CSA) must be signed, says Bersih 2.0.

The electoral reform group said it commended the steps initiated by both the government and the opposition to focus their energy into fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, revive the country’s economy and push for institutional reforms for political stability.

“The understanding and agreement reached should be immediately discussed in-depth and formalised, with signed CSAs. It should be jointly announced to the public to ensure transparency and accountability of the terms agreed,” it said, adding that there should also be a timeline for the fulfillment of these reforms.

Bersih 2.0 added that Ismail should similarly invite other parties and independent opposition MPs to discuss common grounds, as well as to sign inter-party agreements among his own supporting parties and MPs.

This, it said, would ensure political stability and give meaning and substance to Ismail’s slogan of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family).


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