Motion for vote of confidence in Anwar tabled in Parliament

A motion for a vote of confidence in Tambun MP Anwar Ibrahim was tabled at the Dewan Rakyat today to confirm his legitimacy as prime minister.

The motion was brought by Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof at the first meeting of the first session of the 15th Parliament and seconded by the other deputy prime minister, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

In tabling the motion, Fadillah said that in view of the global economic outlook where a recession is expected next year, it was important for the government to have the support of all members of the Dewan Rakyat.

"This will strengthen the confidence of investors, the business community and the people (in the government)," he said, adding that Anwar’s leadership and the government should be supported for the well-being of the people and the country.

Anwar was appointed as the 10th prime minister on Nov 24 after the 15th general election resulted in a hung Parliament, with no coalition having the numbers needed for an outright majority.

Fadillah, when tabling the motion, also expressed appreciation to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and the Malay rulers for their consent to Anwar’s appointment as prime minister.

He said the government was committed to upholding the mandate given by the people and actively working to prepare the country to face political, economic and social challenges and changes.

Fadillah said the administration of the government would be based on the principles of good governance, justice and social equality, including reform efforts in certain fields.

"The unity government pledges with full commitment to continue to stabilise the political climate, prosper the economy, unite all Malaysians, and uplift Malaysia’s dignity in the eyes of the world," he said.

As such, he said all members of the Dewan Rakyat should take a stand and pledge their undivided support to Anwar in discharging his duties and responsibilities.