IDEAS welcomes new Dewan Rakyat Speaker, congratulates PM on vote of confidence but expresses strong concern over auto-resign clause in MOU

THE Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) welcomes Datuk Johari Abdul on his appointment as Dewan Rakyat Speaker. His appointment comes with very high expectations to carry out his duties firmly, impartially and fairly in what is anticipated to be a very challenging situation ahead in Parliament due to new alignments formed among parties.

IDEAS also congratulates Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim for having succeeded in winning a vote of confidence, which will further stabilise the current political situation. Commenting on the situation, IDEAS CEO Dr Tricia Yeoh says, “We congratulate the current government on its developments today. IDEAS hopes that the successful vote of confidence provides the government and the investing community assurance of political stability, which is so crucial in ensuring policy is implemented effectively."