PETALING JAYA: The Madani government component partners have been urged to continue strengthening their cohesion to fully realise the people's mandate, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
The Madani Government Backbenchers Club chairman said that in light of DAP's special congress slated for July 12, it is a party's right to discuss its internal matters. However, in the context of national governance, priority must centre on collective responsibility, among other things.
"I take note of the announcement by DAP regarding the convening of a special congress on July 12 to discuss the positions of the party’s leaders in the Federal Government and government-linked companies (GLCs).
"I wish to emphasise that every political party indeed has the democratic right to manage and discuss its internal affairs. However, in the context of national governance, priority must remain anchored on collective responsibility, political stability and policy continuity," said Zaliha, who is also Sekijang MP, in a statement Saturday (Feb 21).
She said currently, Parliament would continue to prioritise several strategic Bills as well as legislative reform initiatives that require strong majority support and disciplined coordination among the parties forming the Madani government.
"Institutional reform, strengthening of governance, and administrative structural renewal are not short-term agendas, but rather gradual processes that demand unity and political resilience."
She also said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's commitment to expediting the tabling and approval of the Prime Minister’s Term Limit Bill is a clear manifestation of the Government’s determination to implement reforms institutionally.
"This proves that the reform agenda is being translated through constitutional channels and legitimate parliamentary processes, not merely political narratives.
"The ongoing reform agenda results from negotiation, consensus and alignment among component parties and national institutions. Any action creating political uncertainty could undermine reform momentum as well as public and investor confidence in the country’s stability," she said.
