Abdul Kadir accepts nomination as Speaker, but no hidden agenda

Abdul Kadir, 74, said he accepted the nomination if the opposition pact was sincere in doing so based on his non-partisan stand, and not for its (opposition pact) interests.

 

“If the intention is right, I’ll accept. It is a trust which I think should be accepted for the good of the religion, race and country.

 

“I accept the nomination not out of aloofness, egoism, etc that never crosses my mind. It is the people’s trust in me. I will have to answer back if I do not do it right,” he said when contacted by Bernama today. 

 

Yesterday, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the opposition pact unanimously agreed to nominate Abdul Kadir as the Dewan Rakyat Speaker.

 

Anwar stated Abdul Kadir’s credibility and track record would make Parliament more independent and that the nomination was sent to Parliament last June 10.

 

Asked what he could contribute if elected, Abdul Kadir said with his experience and knowledge, he would ensure Parliament functioned effectively as a venue to resolve the people’s problems, instead of becoming a battlefield for the elected representatives. 

 

The selection of the Dewan Rakyat Speaker is scheduled this Monday before the 222 parliamentary members are to take their oath.