It is the Opposition's right to topple govt, says Hadi

KUALA LUMPUR - Pas President Tan Sri Hadi Awang says the Opposition has all the rights to come up with plans to topple the current government.

English news portal, Free Malaysia Today had earlier reported Hadi as saying that the opposition was working to retake Putrajaya "not only through elections but also through Parliament," noting that such tactics are common in a democratic nation.

"This is normal in politics. Votes of no confidence, statutory declarations, and even defections from among the government’s supporters. These are all normal processes.

"We can already see signs of dissatisfaction among the components (parties) that currently make up this government," he told media members at Parliament today.

Commenting on certain Bersatu leaders saying they would prefer to remain in the opposition, Hadi said their stand could change quickly due to the dynamic nature of politics.

Hadi also dismissed the idea that attempts to destabilise the government would contradict the King's desire for political stability in the country, saying that the King cannot prevent changes in a democratic country.

"The King is subject to the Federal Constitution, and our constitution still upholds democracy," the Marang MP said.

Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chided Hadi for predicting that the unity government would collapse before the end of its term, saying it was the Pas leader’s "right to plan and dream." "It’s fine, it’s his right to plan and dream (of the government collapsing)," Anwar told reporters briefly after performing Friday prayers at the Universiti Putra Malaysia mosque last week.

Hadi had reportedly said Anwar’s administration would collapse "soon," telling government parties not to blame Perikatan Nasional for this.

On a separate matter, Hadi said he was not worried about opposition leaders being charged in court as they remain innocent until proven guilty, adding that Umno president Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi was also appointed deputy prime minister despite facing graft charges.

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