Limiting the Prime Minister’s Tenure: A Call for Decorum and Credibility
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) – Discussions on limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years should be conducted with utmost decorum and credibility, said the Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.
In a recent post, he criticized the actions of PAS Youth Chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden for using highly negative connotations and weak arguments, alleging that the Federal Constitution was being "rewritten at will."
"The issue of limiting the Prime Minister’s term is intended to prevent political dominance by any individual. Therefore, it should be debated with decorum and credibility. However, he has chosen to be shallow and devoid of substance," he stated.
The Threat to Democracy
He warned that PAS is becoming increasingly panicked as democracy is functioning as it should under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, and the current MADANI government.
"If this is the level of thinking that guides PAS youth today, I fear what the mindset will be like at the grassroots level and what type of youths will emerge in the future within PAS under his (Afnan Hamimi’s) leadership," he said.
The Importance of Political Stability
Muhammad Kamil emphasized that Malaysia is not an autocratic country where decisions can be made arbitrarily, as any amendment requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament, including open discussions and debates in the Dewan Rakyat on various issues that directly impact the people.
Furthermore, he said that the actions of those involved in not supporting the 2025 Constitutional Amendment Bill, aimed at strengthening and freeing Parliament from executive influence, are clear evidence that PAS is not serious about truly upholding the principles of democracy in the country.
"This highlights the importance of political stability. Leaders should not be easily swayed by the allure of power and position to the point of neglecting the fundamental values of a democratic nation," he added.
The Obsession with Power
He also criticized PAS for their obsession with power, which prevented them from pushing for meaningful reforms during their 33 months in government.
"The public has already witnessed how their obsession with power prevented them from pushing for meaningful reforms during the 33 months they were in government," he said.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the debate on limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure should be conducted with decorum and credibility, and not with negative connotations and weak arguments. It is essential to ensure that democracy is upheld and that the principles of a democratic nation are respected.
FAQs
Q: What is the issue with limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure?
A: It should be debated with decorum and credibility, and not with negative connotations and weak arguments.
Q: What is the current state of democracy in Malaysia?
A: Democracy is functioning as it should under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, and the current MADANI government.
Q: What is the importance of political stability?
A: It is essential to ensure that leaders are not easily swayed by the allure of power and position to the point of neglecting the fundamental values of a democratic nation.
Q: What is the role of PAS in this issue?
A: PAS is not serious about upholding the principles of democracy in the country, as evident in their actions of not supporting the 2025 Constitutional Amendment Bill.