KUALA LUMPUR: Criticism from members of government is a normal part of democracy, says Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu.
He noted that the Pakatan Harapan administration has no issue with such matters as they practice an open political culture.
“We (members of the administration) are free to be criticised. For me (as Defence Minister), I carry out my work to the best of my capabilities.
“If possible, I wish for there be 34 hours instead of 24 hours in a day, but there are only 24-hour days.
“Criticism is normal in the world of democracy. The existing criticisms are not at a worrying level.
“Criticism is normal at every level of government,” said Mohamad, who is also Parti Amanah Negara president.
He was speaking during a press conference on the sidelines of the Ex-Servicemen Affairs (Perhebat) 52nd convocation here on Sunday.
Mohamad was commenting on the verbal spat between members of the ruling PH coalition.
Recently, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy traded barbs over the issue of whether P. Waytha Moorthy should resign as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.
Waytha Moorthy, who holds the portfolio of National Unity and Social Wellbeing, faced calls to resign following his statement over the recent riots at Sri Maha Mariamman temple at Subang Jaya late last month.
The unrest on Nov 26 and 27 claimed the life of fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim, who died of injuries when he was beaten by a mob on the second day of the riots.