KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Following harsh criticism from netizens on her role in the attempt to change the government yesterday, Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah took to social media to refute the charges.

In a brief statement, Maria Chin reminded Pakatan Harapan lawmakers that they must remain firm in their commitment to the ideas and principles in which the coalition was formed and to rise above political machinations.

"It is vital for Pakatan to stay firm to our commitment and ideals, to galvanise the grassroots and to rise above these fights over premiership.

"It is imperative for elected representatives to remain committed to these ideals to (a) focus on the economy, institutional reform and the everyday challenges facing the R...