Passage Of Motion Proof Of Strong Support Towards Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The passage of a motion on the increase in the price of fuel and other goods in the Dewan Rakyat Monday, is a reflection of the strong support by Barisan Nasional (BN) members towards the leadership of Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and the government.
Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the motion, which was passed through block voting -- with 129 members voted for and 78 against it -- was a very important motion and could be regarded as a vote of confidence towards the government and the prime minister.
"We are grateful as majority of members of the House supported the motion. This does not mean the government don't care for the people because if this motion is not approved, the government will bear huge costs and may run into debt.
"This shows that BN is still strong and solid and will remain so until the next election," he told reporters at the parliament lobby Monday.
Commenting on proposal by PAS MP for Shah Alam, Khalid Abd Samad, that tender be opened to foreign oil exploration companies, Ahmad Shabery said it was an unpatriotic proposal.
Meanwhile Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abd Samad, when met by reporters, said Petronas was still the oil company which had contributed immensely to the country's revenue.
He said the tabling of the motion was to give the chance to the Dewan Rakyat to garner support from the opposition members to come together and tackle whatever challenges facing the country.
tunku : this new member of hatchet team shabery talk nonsense. of course BN got 129 votes from its member because yesterday the party president already threaten to take disciplinary action against those who oppose it.this is something like pointing gun at the head and asking to vote.this is democracy pak lah's way.