No need to dissolve Parliament if DAP quits govt posts, says PKR leader

PKR deputy secretary-general Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad has dismissed the notion that the government should dissolve Parliament if DAP removes its leaders from Cabinet positions. Muhammad argued that the unity government still holds sufficient support to remain in power until the end of its term. PKR's Saifuddin expressed skepticism about the proposal put forth by PAS assistant secretary-general Khairul Faizi Ahmad Kamil, stating that it lacked thorough consideration.

According to Saifuddin, the unity government was established based on public mandate and should be permitted to continue for its full duration, especially given its successful track record in boosting the national economy. Saifuddin clarified that if DAP’s grassroots choose to have their leaders leave their government roles, stability would persist as the party's MPs remain part of the government coalition.

The DAP secretary-general, Loke Siew Fook, hinted that the congress slated for Aug 16 would determine whether DAP leaders should resign from their government positions. The decision would be made via secret ballot, and Loke vowed to respect the outcome, regardless of whether party delegates endorse or reject the preferred stance of DAP leadership, which advocated for the leaders to stay in the government.

Khairul had previously proposed that Malaysians be given an opportunity to decide on a new course for the nation if DAP were to remove its leaders from the Cabinet. He emphasized that such an action would signify a Cabinet reshuffle and the loss of cohesion within the unity government. Saifuddin defended the potential move by DAP, asserting that it would serve as an internal strategic decision to refocus efforts on strengthening the party.

He maintained that the possible absence of DAP representatives in the government would not negatively affect administration, using this argument to counteract accusations of making unreasonable claims.