THE government is stable due to the support of all parties, including the opposition, according to Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa.

Therefore, he said, there was no urgent need to dissolve Parliament.

“This government is the most stable government. Out there (many) do not understand that this government is also supported by the opposition.

“This government can get two-thirds of the support (involving) the interests of the people, the proof is that we have amended the constitution and there will be possibly more constitutional amendments made jointly,” he said in Kota Baru today.

The Ketereh MP said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob wanted to continue focusing on the agenda that could benefit the people.

“However, there are attempts to portray this government as unstable, (that) this government needs to be dissolved, (that) this government must call for elections and so on although these are two different worlds altogether.

“Don’t forget this government is also governed based on the memorandum of understanding on stability and transformation, which has been signed between the government and Pakatan Harapan,” he said, adding that several parties outside the pact had also expressed support.

“It should be understood that the MOU has clearly stated in black and white that it is effective from the date of signing until the 14th Parliament is dissolved.

“There are still many out there who do not understand, some are claiming the MOU is going to be extended, an MOU 2.0 is to be signed and calling for a stop to that when in fact, such matters do not arise.

“As long as both parties do not change the stand agreed in the MOU, its contents will continue to be in force and is binding on both the government and PH,” he said.

Annuar said that the dissolution (of Parliament) for the last general election was not due to pressure.

“The cabinet has to decide if it feels it has the mandate and that it’s time to dissolve (Parliament). The cabinet and prime minister can only advise, but the king has the prerogative on this.

“So far, the king wants us to go on working. His Majesty did not ask us to indulge in politicking but in fact, to reduce it. This government will uphold the wishes of the king.” – Bernama, June 12, 2022.