Tg Piai results show extent of people’s anger with Pakatan, leaders say

Sheridan Mahavera Sheridan Mahavera Updated 4 years ago · Published on 17 Nov 2019 9:55AM · 8 Comments

The people have spoken via their votes about their frustration and unhappiness with the government, says DAP’s Lim Kit Siang. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, November 17, 2019.

THE landslide win accorded to Barisan Nasional in the Tanjung Piai by-election is a sign of how dissatisfied the people are with the government’s implementation of reform, said top leaders of Pakatan Harapan.

They vowed to work harder following the ruling coalition’s crushing defeat by more than 15,000 votes.

DAP’s Lim Kit Siang said last night’s defeat drove home the urgent need for the government to review its promises to the people, especially its pledges in its election manifesto.

“DAP and PH accept the devastating results of Tanjong Piai voters who spoke not only on behalf of themselves but of the country of their frustration and unhappiness at the pace of reform since the 14th general election on May 9, 2018,” Lim said in a statement today.

“This will the first agenda of DAP and PH after the Tanjong Piai by-election.”

“The devastating Tanjong Piai by-election result has given greater urgency and importance to the review of the pace and implementation of the reforms promised by Pakatan Harapan,” Lim said.

Lim heads a committee tasked with reviewing PH’s electoral promises.

In yesterday’s by-election, PH lost the federal seat it won in the general election to opposition front Barisan Nasional. 

Observers view the event to be a referendum on PH’s performance 18 months after it assumed power.

Analysts said the results showed voters who had supported the coalition in GE14 had abandoned it over its unfulfilled election promises and its cuts to welfare programmes for the poor.

The results, Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu said, would spur the ruling coalition to work harder and be more united.

Mohamad, who is also Amanah president, said the administration would continue to work on improving its way of government and ensure that its policies make a palpable difference to the people.

“The results do not de-motivate us but instead increase our dedication to continue to work hard and give the best service to the people,” Mohamad said in a statement today.

“The result also demands that the Pakatan Harapan government continues to improve its administration so that every initiative and policy we make is truly felt by the people.” – November 17, 2019.

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  • work harder doesnt mean a thing if its wrong dircetion. more flying cars?

    Posted 4 years ago by . . · Reply

    • Agree. More black shoes, more khat, bigger budget for JAKIM, use SOSMA, etc etc. - then expect us to get rid of PH comes GE-15.

      Posted 4 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • I'm not entirely sure if MCA (BN) is a better alternative, after all they (MCA) did sit in coalition with UMNO without questioning the money drain. And still is unlike Gerakan.

    Posted 4 years ago by Vanitha Manogaran · Reply

  • Kit Siang need to take a long hard look at himself in the mirror. Why did he support Mahathir? Under M, it's back to business as usual again. DAP and PKR are losing support. Exactly as how M wants it.

    Posted 4 years ago by Mongo khan · Reply

  • Its 18 months since the historic day and the crooks are still running around making noises and making a mockery of everyone.

    First order of business should be to convict the big crooks responsible for all the thefts, then help the larger population in need of support.

    Posted 4 years ago by CS Lee · Reply

  • TDMs job is deemed accomplished on the eve of 9May2019. Some young bloods should take over and carry the new Malaysia forward.

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • Its quite alright wanting to voice and shows your disapproval and anger but lets ponder on this given scenario where in Malaysian politics by the look of it cant run away from race and religion. Casting the votes from MCA to DAP and now back to MCA, questions is who is really able to look into the interest of the Chinese folks?? If the Chinese felt they have been screwed by PH can MCA really make a real different since at federal level its still PH calling the shots. Can the Chinese really ditch PH in the next GE?? If Umno & PAS can join effort cant MCA, DAP & Gerakan made the same call?? And when that happens the Malays disgruntled parties decides to join forces as well then where would the voice of the Chinese be?? Brags for all we want but if tolerance and honesty is not in our minds and souls, I honestly cant see we go far.

    Posted 4 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply

  • Work smarter.

    Posted 4 years ago by Sunita petrus · Reply