Wan Fayhsal slams MPs who signed CSA with govt

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has slammed the opposition MPs who signed a confidence and supply agreement (CSA) with the government yesterday, claiming they have lost their freedom to criticise Anwar Ibrahim’s administration.

In a Facebook post, the Wawasan information chief alleged that the terms of the agreement were one-sided and intended to prevent opposition MPs from raising sensitive issues concerning the federal government.

Wan Fayhsal pointed out that then Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin – who was among the MPs who signed the agreement yesterday – rejected a proposed CSA in 2023 after arguing that it was not in the opposition’s best interests.

“Muhyiddin himself strongly rejected it (as) he felt that the one-sided terms would severely restrict the opposition’s freedom to scrutinise and hold the government accountable.

“PN’s collective decision was clear: we would not accept the CSA. When Anwar’s government proposed a new draft, we rejected that too.

“The government does not actually need a CSA as it already has a two-thirds majority (in the Dewan Rakyat). The CSA is a weapon to shackle and muzzle the opposition.

“Every MP who signed the CSA now carries a certain burden… I wish them all the best. I hope the public will be able to judge who the true fighters are, and who are wolves in sheep’s clothing.”

The six Bersatu MPs who signed the CSA yesterday were Muhyiddin (Pagoh), Radzi Jidin (Putrajaya), Ali Biju (Saratok), Suhaimi Abdullah (Langkawi), Nazri Abu Hassan (Merbok) and Azman Nasrudin (Padang Serai).

The deal was also signed by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and six former Bersatu MPs who were sacked by the party in 2024 for declaring support for the government.

Under the agreement, they are seeking a limit on the prime minister’s tenure, the separation of the attorney-general and public prosecutor’s roles before the current government’s term ends, and constituency development allocations equal to those given to government MPs.

In return, the opposition MPs will support Anwar’s government until the end of the parliamentary term, as well as the 2027 budget.

PN previously rejected the government’s draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) on constituency allocations for opposition MPs, citing concerns over its constitutionality.

PN also alleged that the draft MoU had restrictions on freedom of speech and discussions on race, religion and royalty, asset declaration requirements and a lack of clarity on funding amounts and mechanisms.

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