Political leaders sign MoU backing Anwar’s unity govt

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PUTRAJAYA: The leaders of five political coalitions and parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) stating their support for the unity government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The pact was jointly signed by Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Anwar Ibrahim, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Abang Johari Openg, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Hajiji Noor, and Warisan president Shafie Apdal.

It was also signed by the secretaries-general of the respective parties.

At a press conference, Anwar maintained that the focus of the agreement was not about position or riches, but on good governance and spurring economic growth.

“Our central focus will be on generating economic growth not only in the peninsula but also in Sabah and Sarawak,” he said.

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MPs who vote against govt deemed to have resigned, says MoU

PETALING JAYA: Every party in the unity government must ensure that their MPs support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his government in any confidence motions or bills in the Dewan Rakyat, according to the pact signed by political leaders.

Based on the memorandum of understanding (MoU), MPs who fail to toe their respective party’s line and who vote against the prime minister or the government will be deemed to have resigned as an MP.

It added that the MP’s seat is then essentially vacated, citing Article 49A(1) of the Federal Constitution.

“The MP’s party must then issue a notice to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker on the vacant seat, according to Article 49A(1), to notify the Election Commission (EC) on holding a by-election.”

Source: FMT