PETALING JAYA: Two PKR lawmakers, who attended a political direction announcement by former allies, have given assurances that they remain committed to their constituencies and will not betray the people’s mandate.
Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail said she had never betrayed the trust given by her voters, pointing out that the parliamentary seat belonged to the people and not to any individual or group.
“I will never betray the mandate of the people of Ampang.
“The trust given by the people is what I continue to uphold every day; in Parliament, on the ground with the community, in policy discussions and in any space that allows the voices of Ampang residents to be brought forward and defended,” she said in a statement.
Rodziah said Ampang needed stability, service and solutions rather than politics that deepened division and anxiety.
The PKR lawmaker said she was aware of statements circulating regarding her as Ampang MP, but chose to respond prudently, adding that the public was mature enough to distinguish between political perception and actual work carried out for the people.
Rodziah also said differing views and approaches should not be treated as a betrayal in a mature democracy.
“Listening to differing opinions is not a mistake. Asking questions is not disloyalty. Thinking carefully before making decisions is also not betrayal,” she added.
Meanwhile, Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan said his attendance at Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad’s political direction programme on Sunday was merely to fulfil an invitation from long-time political allies.
“I attended on the basis of accepting an invitation from fellow comrades to witness the sharing of their future political direction,” he said.
Zahir said he respected the duo’s decision to vacate their parliamentary seats and to leave PKR, adding that he believed the move was made after thorough consideration rather than personal interest.
“As the MP for Wangsa Maju, I remain committed to fully carrying out my responsibilities to the voters and people of Wangsa Maju,” he said.
