Don’t flip Parliament right into a circus, PM says, urging MPs to not go overboard

KUALA LUMPUR: MPs throughout the political divide ought to watch their behaviour in Parliament in order that the August Home doesn’t flip right into a circus, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister additionally stated that Parliament proceedings are being broadcast reside and MPs shouldn’t go overboard when arguing with each other within the Home.

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“We will differ in opinion and argue. However, we should uphold the sanctity of the Home and never go overboard.

“As a result of the folks will snicker at us and watch this Parliament flip right into a circus,” stated Anwar in his speech earlier than tabling the Consolidated Fund (Expenditure on Account) Invoice 2022 in Parliament on Tuesday (Dec 20).

Anwar additionally stated it was the Speaker’s prerogative to take motion towards misbehaving MPs.

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“We’ll give full assist if motion needs to be taken towards MPs from the unity authorities,” added Anwar.

In the meantime, Anwar stated Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who’s additionally the parliamentary chief whip, has knowledgeable MPs to look at their behaviour in Parliament.

“They have been instructed to respect the principles of the Home. I hope the identical might be ordered by the Opposition chief of Perikatan Nasional,” stated Anwar.

Anwar additionally congratulated Datuk Johari Abdul because the newly appointed Dewan Rakyat Speaker.

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“I do know that this can be a difficult job, after seeing the antics (by MPs) on Monday (Dec 19),” added Anwar.

Throughout debates on the Confidence Movement on Anwar’s premiership on Monday (Dec 19), the Home noticed many fiery shouting matches between MPs throughout the political divide.

There have been quite a few events the place Johari needed to intervene.

The Confidence Movement was handed with a easy voice vote after 12 MPs delivered their speeches.