Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has once again disputed the legitimacy of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government after its Supply Bill was passed in Parliament with a razor-thin majority.
The Opposition Leader highlighted that the Supply (Reallocation of Appropriated Expenditure) Bill 2020 only received 111 votes in favour against 106 against in the 222-member Parliament.
“The legitimacy of the current PN government has once again raised questions and disputes following the vote.
“Will this government endure with just the support of 111 MPs or will there be more episodes of enticement along with threats or position offerings?” Anwar said in a statement here.
Anwar added that Pakatan Harapan will not falter in its struggle but would instead continue to fight for the people’s mandate with renewed strength, vigour and dedication.
“PH also aims to continue in its effort to be the voice of the people in Parliament while upholding its pledge to return the people’s mandate,” he said.
Meanwhile, Anwar said PH was satisfied with the reasons given by three MPs aligned to the pact who were absent during the vote on grounds that they were occupied with the Sabah state election set to be held next month.
The three absent MPs were Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau (Upko-Tuaran), Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal (Warisan-Semporna) and Christina Liew (Harapan-Tawau).