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A Shadow Cabinet is a common feature in mature parliamentary democracies. It exists because, in theory, a government can easily collapse by losing the confidence of Parliament. So, if any new government is to be installed immediately without having fresh polls, it is only responsible of and reasonable for any party intending to replace the existing government to prepare its lineup.
Contents
- Backbencher
- Peoples Justice Party Shadow Cabinet
- Pan Malaysian Islamic Party Shadow Cabinet
- Parti Amanah Negara Shadow Cabinet
- Crossbencher
- References
Prior to 2 July 2009, the building of a Shadow Cabinet has never happened in Malaysia at the Federal level.
Backbencher
Lim Kit Siang, Lim Guan Eng and Tan Seng Giaw were not given any portfolios in the DAP shadow cabinet, while the position of shadow prime minister and deputy prime minister were not included in the list.
People's Justice Party Shadow Cabinet
To be announced
Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Shadow Cabinet
To be announced
Parti Amanah Negara Shadow Cabinet
To be announced
Crossbencher
References
Shadow Cabinet of Malaysia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA