ALOR SETAR, Sept 21 — Kedah Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) maintains that there is no urgent need to dissolve Parliament, as called for by Kedah Umno Strategic Communications director Syed Mohd Johan Rizal Syed Unan Mashri.
State Leadership Council (MPN) Communications director Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said the call clearly did not stem from any pressing need, but rather served Umno’s political interests.
“The Madani government is functioning well and remains stable, while Umno itself is part of the government and has representatives in the Cabinet.
“If Umno is also part of the government administration, it must understand the principle of collective responsibility for decisions and the conduct of the administration,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He said the call also contradicted the position of Umno president, who had only recently reaffirmed that Umno would remain with the Unity Government until the end of its term.
The 15th General Election (GE15) Unity Government agreement also clearly establishes cooperation for the five-year term of the 15th Parliament, he said.
“Therefore, Kedah Umno needs to explain whether it still respects the position of its president and the party’s own commitment, or whether it wants the country’s stability to be sacrificed merely for political manoeuvring,” he said.
Tunku Nashrul said Umno should understand that being in government was not merely about enjoying position and power, as it also came with responsibility towards the people and the country.
“At a time when the people expect the government to focus on the economy, cost of living, and their well-being, this is not the time for political manoeuvring or creating unnecessary uncertainty.”
“Kedah PKR maintains that there is no urgent need to dissolve Parliament. The mandate entrusted to us should be used to work and resolve the people’s problems until the end of the term, rather than bowing to the political interests of any party,” he said.
Yesterday, it was reported that Kedah Umno Strategic Communications director had called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to dissolve Parliament so that the people could decide for themselves the government they want. — Bernama
Date: 21 September, 2026 9:12 am
Source: Malay Mail
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