Coalition Government

 

Press Release from BERSIH

20 November 2022

COALITION GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE FORMED VIA PARTY-TO-PARTY NEGOTIATION, NOT COLLECTION OF STATUTORY DECLARATIONS

The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) takes exception to the call of Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun for party leaders to submit statutory declarations (SD) of their MPs who are willing to give support to a PM candidate to form the new government.

The Speaker should know that the use of SDs for the formation of government has been proven to be a failure again and again, contributing to much instability over the years.

A parliamentary government is a government based on a common governance programme, not a bunch of individual MPs supporting a common PM candidate, whether or not in exchange for positions.

It is unreasonable that party leaders are rushed into deals before all their MPs have the chance to deliberate and be heard. No timeline should be set for this important process.

The most important goal in this process is to ensure that a sustainable and stable government can be formed and this can only be achieved through a carefully negotiated agreement between the parties and it should not be hastily rushed through using SDs.

The signing of the MOU for Political Stability and Transformation in Parliament by the Ismail Sabri government with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in September 2021 that restored political stability should be emulated in the current situation and enough time should be given to all parties.

It is better to be slow and steady in establishing a stable government than to rush and risk sending our nation into endless political machinations the next few years.

Malaysia badly needs a functioning government to prevail over the triple crises of economy, environment and endemic, not plagued by intense infighting between government partners. All quarters should always act prudently and responsibly to protect our parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

Statement issued by:

The Steering Committee of BERSIH

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In every four to five years, my country, Malaysia will go through a process of pruning and selection, just like in agriculture farming, the farmers will choose what to be cut off and what to remain. It is exciting and hot topics in coffee shops and much prayers are said by believers of all faiths.

The coming months are living in suspend, we are to choose new leaders, new representatives for the people from all walks of life and deciding the fate of the nation.

A Prayer for Justice

Lord, may justice flow like a river
Reaching barren lands and sun scorched deserts 

Where people feel forgotten and hopeless 
Let your water of life 
Comfort them 
Where children lie abandoned or abused 
Let your water of life 
Protect them 
Where communities suffer at the hands of prejudice 
Let your water of life 
Shield them 

Lord, we ask for a mighty downpour from Heaven 
May your sons and daughters hear your voice
May we live as you lead us to live
Go as you bid us to go
Serve as you inspire us to serve
Give as you teach us to give
Until the earth is covered with the glory of God
As the waters cover the sea
Amen 

(an example of a modern prayer for justice from www.lords-prayer-words.com. This can be prayed with a nation or people group in mind)

Read more: http://www.lords-prayer-words.com/i_pray_you_will.html#ixzz4eYpNyU7D

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Almighty and most merciful God, 
we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: 
the homeless and the destitute, 
the old and the sick, 
and all who have none to care for them. 
Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, 
and to turn their sorrow into joy. 
Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, 
Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 


(Source: 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA)

Read more: http://www.lords-prayer-words.com/i_pray_you_will.html#ixzz4eYokiHXg

Prayer for Peace
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Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust; 
Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace; 
Let peace fill our heart, our world, our universe.

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Read more: http://www.lords-prayer-words.com/i_pray_you_will.html#ixzz4eYpVhsec

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