Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin Denies Accusing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Treason
Hamzah Zainudin Clarifies Statements on Royal Addendum
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has denied accusing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of treason over the alleged royal addendum allowing Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his jail term under house arrest. Hamzah clarified that he did not specifically name Anwar when suggesting that those who concealed the royal addendum were committing an act of treason.
Video and Hansard Recordings Available for Verification
Hamzah told a press conference at Parliament that those who want to verify his statements can check the video recording of the session and the Hansard. “You can check the video (recording of the session) and the Hansard. I never said that,” he said.
Government Backbenchers Club Accuses Hamzah of Making Baseless Claims
Yesterday, the government backbenchers club (BBC) accused Hamzah of making baseless and malicious claims in Parliament. BBC claimed that Anwar had clarified that the supplementary order was never presented to him, but to the Attorney-General’s Chambers. The club also warned that such defamatory accusations could damage the relationship between the government and the royal institution.
Hamzah’s Accusations Lead to Tensions in Dewan Rakyat
Hamzah’s accusations led to tensions flaring in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. The Larut MP questioned whether hiding the existence of the decree amounted to an act of betrayal against the King and the nation.
Government Urged to Investigate Concealment of Royal Decree
Today, Hamzah called on the government to investigate who within its ranks was responsible for concealing the royal decree. “We don’t know who hid it. What we know is that the court made a decision, the decree exists and it is held by the government,” he said. “Who in the government is responsible? I don’t know, but that needs to be investigated.”
Conclusion
The controversy surrounding the alleged royal addendum and the concealment of the royal decree has raised questions about the transparency and accountability of the government. Hamzah’s accusations have sparked a heated debate in Parliament, with the government backbenchers club accusing him of making baseless claims. As the investigation into the concealment of the royal decree continues, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact the government’s relationship with the royal institution and the nation.
FAQs
Q: Did Hamzah Zainudin accuse Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of treason?
A: No, Hamzah Zainudin denied making such an accusation.
Q: Who did Hamzah suggest was responsible for concealing the royal decree?
A: Hamzah suggested that those within the government were responsible for concealing the royal decree.
Q: What was the government’s response to Hamzah’s accusations?
A: The government backbenchers club accused Hamzah of making baseless and malicious claims in Parliament, and warned that such defamatory accusations could damage the relationship between the government and the royal institution.
Q: What did Hamzah call for in response to the concealment of the royal decree?
A: Hamzah called for an investigation into who within the government was responsible for concealing the royal decree.