Those in high office must remain open to questioning, says Anwar
MANILA: Those holding high office must remain open to questioning, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, as he highlighted the importance of parliamentary independence and reforms to the legislature’s administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of open questioning from those in high office during a dinner in Manila for the Asean summit. He highlighted that parliamentary reform has been a topic of debate for 30 to 40 years, a point he emphasized to underscore its significance. Anwar, speaking at the event, noted that many leaders had been hesitant to relinquish their powers over the legislature.
However, he underscored that the Malaysian government has made substantial progress in this area, with the Parliamentary Services Act transferring administrative powers from the prime minister and the government to Parliament and the Speaker of the House. This reform, Anwar described, represents a significant step where the executive has willingly ceded control over the administration of Parliament.
The remarks came as Anwar was attending the Asean summit in the Philippines, alongside the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, Johari Abdul, who was also present at the embassy dinner.
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