Malaysian Netizens Hail KJ As A Hero For Refusing To Walk Out Of Dewan Rakyat

He's the hero Malaysia needs.

In case you've been under a rock -- or you've been staying at the P4 basement of Mid Valley Megamall because they have no internet there -- social media was abuzz with a picture of politician Khairy Jamaluddin sitting alone at the Opposition side of the Dewan Rakyat.

According to a report by The Edge, his colleagues have decided to stage a walk out to protest against an alleged violation of the procedure in the appointment of the Speaker on Monday.

The former Umno Youth leader, along with Kimanis MP Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, decided not to take part in the walk out and had stayed in the Dewan.

The 42-year-old later said the walk out was "inappropiate" as they must "respect the House and the oath-taking ceremony."

While we have no idea what his colleagues think of his action, Malaysian netizens were quick to praise the former Youth and Sports Minister for sticking to his principles:

A respected politician from opposition indeed ? https://t.co/LXIeQvQ6CB
— 쉽지 않아《다리라》 (@heyahala) July 16, 2018

that's why Khairy Jamaluddin always be my idol ? https://t.co/9mp3WkScRL
— zul. (@zlkflislmn) July 16, 2018

Tahniah YB Khairy Jamaluddin, menjadi contoh pembangkang yang baik dan bijak, insyaAllah...#PAKATANHARAPAN #SAYANGIMALAYSIAKU https://t.co/QvpCpCxCFl
— Amanah Selangor (@AmanahSelangor) July 16, 2018

I really admire how the force works with Khairy Jamaluddin
— Amirul (@azrilsyauqi) July 16, 2018

Methinks the R A H M A N theory wl be followed by M A M A K.M - MahathirA - ??? (not Anwar pls)M - ???A - ???K - Khairy Jamaluddin
— Zaki ZX (@zaki_zx) July 16, 2018

Khairy Jamaluddin Anifah AmanPoliticians with Principle, This ppl respect their voters ??#PembangkangBaik https://t.co/7APqRJcDSK
— Sathish Kumar Krish (@sathish_k10) July 16, 2018

Khairy jamaluddin,i respect you for being mature and didn't give damn care about other. How i wish everyone in UMNO be like you. pic.twitter.com/6OHPAnzbPI
— 2NE1 ? (@nuraliya2111) July 16, 2018

Adui Khairy Jamaluddin jugala yg steady. Yang lain mcm budak², tak layak jadi menteriLOL ? https://t.co/jW8YfAyjEo
— Julia Tarmidi (@juliatarmidi) July 16, 2018

Walaupun YB Khairy Jamaluddin dah jadi 'meme', kami salute prinsip beliau yang menghormati Dewan Rakyat ??
— BuzzKini (@BuzzKini) July 16, 2018

Seriously, KJ you have my respect. Khairy Jamaluddin https://t.co/26XBFNKbFy
— Arrex™ (@arrextrading) July 16, 2018

I don't like talking about politics but I have to commend MP Khairy Jamaluddin. The others that left are so immature and unprofessional, they should be ashamed.
— Farah Izzaty (@farzaty) July 16, 2018

Dear UMNO. Sila pecat khairy jamaluddin. Lepas tu kau membangkang la lagi 20 tahun????????????????????????
— ShahrulZaquan2111 (@zaquan94) July 16, 2018

Sementara Ahli Pembangkang yang lain keluar dewan. Khairy Jamaluddin steady je stay dalam dewan. Respect ! :)
— Ron Asraff (@RonAsraff) July 16, 2018