PETALING JAYA: Semporna MP Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal's proposed motion of confidence for Langkawi MP Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Parliament on May 18 has been rejected by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.
Mohamad Ariff said the proposal was rejected, as it was not in line with Article 43 of the Federal Constitution as it questions the power to appoint the prime minister by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
“Based on the explanation in the motion, I found that it is not in line with Article 43 of the Federal Constitution, because it questions the power to appoint the prime minister by the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Based on House orders, backbencher MPs will have to officially write in to inform the Speaker of their intention to propose a motion.Under Article 43 the King shall appoint a prime minister"who in his judgment is likely to command the confidence of theOn Feb 29, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was appointed by the King as the new Prime Minister.
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