00:00UMNO should push for Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul to be replaced by someone who
00:06is fairer, says former Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim.
00:10In a post on Xtoday, Zaid addressed UMNO Deputy President Mohammad Hassan and Vice President
00:15Johari Ghani's comments about the Speaker's decision not to vacate the seats held by six
00:20former Bursatu MPs.
00:23He said no law or regulation can replace ethical conduct and that the proper functioning of
00:27government institutions can only happen when officials are honourable and honest in discharging
00:32their duties and responsibilities.
00:35Zaid said it was about time for UMNO to behave like Sarawak and put its foot down on matters
00:40important to the country.
00:43He added that if UMNO feels strongly about the issue, the Madani leadership will have
00:46no choice but to allow Parliament to elect another Speaker.
00:51Johari Abdul has received flak from both civil society and politicians for his decision,
00:55with Bursatu President Muhyiddin Yassin saying the disappointing move clearly went against
00:59the written and implied provisions of Article 49A sub 3 of the federal constitution.
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