Takiyuddin pours cold water on no-confidence vote idea
Takiyuddin said a vote of no-confidence was limited to members of parliament and that the opposition may not have enough numbers to move such a vote.
"That's why for us, the vote of no-confidence actually comes from the people," he told a press conference at the end of the Pas-led rally.
"This is what should be considered. For now, I don't see (a motion of no-confidence being submitted) yet. Perhaps if there is a bigger issue, we might consider it," he said.
He was asked to comment on opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's remarks in his speech at the rally, in which the PN secretary-general hinted at submitting a motion of no confidence in the Dewan Rakyat.
On the 18,000 turnout at the rally, which was well below the 300,000 target set, Takiyuddin said he still considered the gathering a success, as it brought together people from different communities and political parties that were once adversaries.
"If anyone says the crowd was not large, I don't know what to say."
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