The chief minister says the appointed assemblymen will complement elected representatives by bringing in expertise, experience and perspectives from sectors critical to the state's development.
In a Facebook post, Rauf said the state government did not table the motion allowing for appointed assemblymen simply to replace elected representatives or create a back door to seize power or political posts.
“The objective of this amendment is to make the Melaka state legislative assembly more inclusive, knowledgeable and better equipped to address the increasingly complex challenges of modern governance.”
Earlier today, the Melaka state assembly passed a constitutional amendment bill, tabled by Rauf, allowing the appointment of up to seven unelected assemblymen.
Twenty-three assemblymen voted in favour of the bill, while five opposed.
The passing of the Bill, however, prompted Melaka DAP to withdraw from the state government, stating that the amendment was fundamentally at odds with democratic principles.
Rauf said the appointed assemblymen would complement the elected representatives “by bringing in expertise, experience and perspectives from sectors critical to the state’s development”.
He added that while the number of appointed representatives is capped at seven, filling all seven positions is not mandatory.
Rauf said his priority was to ensure that any decision made would not weaken the people’s mandate, open the door to abuse of power or undermine the state’s stability.
“The ultimate goal is to strengthen the legislative assembly as an institution, improve the quality of policymaking and debates, and deliver greater benefits to the people.” - FMT
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.