GURUN, April 5 (Bernama) -- Opposition parties should accept the report by the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Electoral Reforms passed by parliament two days as they are represented in the committee.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the committee was formed to find solutions to several matters on the electoral system as demanded by the opposition.
"This was properly done via the formation of a parliamentary select committee and not a normal committee. It was formed on the power of parliament," he told reporters after a special meeting with Kedah farmers at NPK Fertilizer Sdn Bhd factory here today.
Muhyiddin was surprised by the commotion caused by the opposition during tabling of the report as their representatives were in the committee which agreed on 22 items.
"But when the report went before parliament, they wanted a minority report. Never in our history that we follow the British system of having a minority report. There is only one report and the report is made on consensus."
"They were in the committee and when the report was tabled they went back on their own words and want to hold rallies. Its just political maneouvering."
He said the tabling by committee chairman Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili involved 22 items covering a variety of things and not confined to the demands of the opposition.
"It is more extensive and designed to improve the system. The people can see who are sincere in wanting improvement.
"Previously, several recommendations were made and received by EC ( Election Commission). We are open and sincere."
On the opposition plan to hold a rally called Berish 3 on April 28, he said the government would discuss the implications of the rally based on the law.
"The people can make their own judgement. Perhaps there will be Bersih 4, Bersih 5 and Bersih 6," he added.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the committee was formed to find solutions to several matters on the electoral system as demanded by the opposition.
"This was properly done via the formation of a parliamentary select committee and not a normal committee. It was formed on the power of parliament," he told reporters after a special meeting with Kedah farmers at NPK Fertilizer Sdn Bhd factory here today.
Muhyiddin was surprised by the commotion caused by the opposition during tabling of the report as their representatives were in the committee which agreed on 22 items.
"But when the report went before parliament, they wanted a minority report. Never in our history that we follow the British system of having a minority report. There is only one report and the report is made on consensus."
"They were in the committee and when the report was tabled they went back on their own words and want to hold rallies. Its just political maneouvering."
He said the tabling by committee chairman Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili involved 22 items covering a variety of things and not confined to the demands of the opposition.
"It is more extensive and designed to improve the system. The people can see who are sincere in wanting improvement.
"Previously, several recommendations were made and received by EC ( Election Commission). We are open and sincere."
On the opposition plan to hold a rally called Berish 3 on April 28, he said the government would discuss the implications of the rally based on the law.
"The people can make their own judgement. Perhaps there will be Bersih 4, Bersih 5 and Bersih 6," he added.
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