Why has the PN government not convened Parliament?

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The PN Government's Decision Not to Convene Parliament Remains Unexplained by Official Statements

The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government has not convened Parliament, a move that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has publicly questioned, asserting that the government's reluctance indicates a loss of majority support. Anwar highlighted that the PN government has not provided a response to the 115 Members of Parliament who previously wrote to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in opposition to the suspension of Parliament.
Anwar Ibrahim's Assertion of Majority Support

Anwar Ibrahim has maintained that he possesses sufficient numbers to form the government, despite recent defections of three PKR federal lawmakers to the ruling Perikatan Nasional coalition. He stated that the PN government, rather than his coalition, is the one that must prove it commands the majority support necessary to continue governing. Anwar suggested that the PN government's refusal to convene Parliament is a sign of its precarious position.
Questioning the PN Government's Legitimacy

The PKR leader questioned the legitimacy of the PN government's continued rule, specifically pointing to its apparent avoidance of parliamentary sessions. He emphasized that the government has never addressed the concerns raised by 115 Members of Parliament who opposed the decision to suspend parliamentary proceedings. Anwar considers this lack of response and avoidance of Parliament to be of significant importance.
Opposition's View on Parliamentary Numbers

Anwar elaborated on the parliamentary numbers, suggesting that the PN coalition's claimed support of 111 or 112 MPs is inaccurate if a portion of those declaring support for him are considered. He argued that even with the defections, the PN government technically has around 100 MPs, and this figure does not account for the additional 13 MPs from Warisan, Pejuang, and Muda, thus placing them with less than 90 seats. Based on this assessment, Anwar insisted that the PN government has already lost a substantial portion of its core support, rendering the defection of three MPs inconsequential to the overall balance of power.

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