Upko president Wilfred Madius Tangau said the matter was among nine issues he raised at a virtual audience today with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.

Madius said he was prepared to explain the party’s decision to its Warisan Plus allies.

“Our explanation is simple – we are not convinced Mageran can bring political stability because it does not involve the people, does not involve Parliament.”

Madius said if Mageran is formed, it would rely only on its members who would need to ensure it makes no mistakes.

Should mistakes be made, Madius said the people would be angry and this could lead to an uprising not only against Mageran but possibly the royal institution.

The former Sabah deputy chief minister said he also proposed for the state of emergency to end before August as the government has failed to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

He said a targeted Emergency, specific to locations and states facing elections like Sarawak, would be a better option.

“It will be like the state of emergency declared in Batu Sapi, Gerik, and Bugaya. So if an Emergency is needed, let it be a targeted one.”

Madius said his other proposals included the establishment of a parliamentary select committee, a confidence and supply agreement among political parties in the Dewan Rakyat to ensure political stability, the speeding up of vaccinations, more aid for the people, and the distribution of more laptops for students.