LETTER | Not appropriate time to table no-confidence motion against PM

LETTER | I refer to news on the probability of a no-confidence motion against the prime minister being tabled during the forthcoming sitting of Parliament.

While such a move may be legal and logical, it need not necessarily be wise, under the circumstances that Malaysia (and the whole world) are currently experiencing, as a result of the intimidating threat of Covid-19.

Perhaps, many may be secretly rejoicing at the impending possibility of the motion being carried by the august House, but, have they thought of its outcome?

In my mind, it does not mean that the coalition that "loses" will simply hand over the reins of governance of the nation to the group that initiated it.

Indeed, most probably, Parliament may need to be dissolved. A snap general election will have to be organised.

In terms of the essence of democracy – it is all well and perfect, but, I repeat, with the threat of Covid-19 still hanging over our heads, the economy on a steep downhill spiral, Malaysians adjusting uncomfortably to the diktats of the "new norm" and a large number unsure of when their next meal will be coming from, my query is: Is the time appropriate for such action?

Cannot we all wait for a time when things simmer down and we are in calmer waters, when the future is a wee bit more clearer, to do so?

If the claim that the current governing coalition is "arbitrarily abusing" its powers necessitating such a motion being tabled, may I remind all as to who was it that voluntarily resigned and triggered the conundrum?

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