Ahmad Maslan has bright future in Umno, says Nurul Izzah

Noel Achariam Noel Achariam Updated 7 years ago · Published on 11 Dec 2018 7:22PM · 4 Comments

PKR's Permatang Pauh MP, Nurul Izzah Anwar, is confident that Pontian lawmaker Ahmad Maslan, of Umno, will be a great opposition, the kind that Malaysia needs. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, December 11, 2018.

PONTIAN MP Ahmad Maslan has a bright future in Umno and should stick with the party, said Nurul Izzah Anwar.

The Permatang Pauh lawmaker and PKR vice-president said she appreciates the fact that Ahmad actively engages in debates in Parliament.

“I do not want him to jump ship. Not to PKR or Bersatu. Please stay in Umno.

“I mean, do your job. You have been in power for so long and I am sure you will be a great opposition. That is what Malaysia needs,” she said at the New Malaysia Rising: The Challenge of Fulfilling The Dream forum at Sunway University today.

Earlier today, Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said the party is aware that some of its MPs from Sabah are planning to quit.

He said some state Umno leaders have met Prime Minister and Bersatu chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Former Umno stalwart Rais Yatim previously said it would come as no surprise if more party leaders left the Barisan Nasional lynchpin.

Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan has been praised by Permatang Pauh lawmaker Nurul Izzah Anwar for actively engaging in debates in Parliament. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, December 11, 2018.

Nurul Izzah said Pakatan Harapan must be respectful of the opposition, as no government can function well without a strong opposition.

“What do you want? You want to dissolve Umno? What happens then? You want PAS to emerge the strongest? Because I tell you, that is going to happen.

“Who do you think got the second-biggest support after Umno?”

She said Umno members must fully understand the impact of switching parties, a practice that should be stopped.

“I think the key aspect of engagement in this democracy, or in any democracy, is respect.

“The fact that at the end of the day, you (political parties) are meeting because you care about the future of the country.

“You are not there to ask people to jump (ship)... (if so,) you would not be just insulting them, but also yourself.” – December 11, 2018.

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  • Betul betul betul

    Posted 7 years ago by It's me GR · Reply

  • Hahahahaha... fantastic advise YB Nurul!

    Posted 7 years ago by TTs Take · Reply

  • Nurul...assume you were being sarcastic??...ahmad mazlan????????? ha ha ha.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lipdah Lia · Reply

  • What a sandiwara. Nurul is only advising due to the very fact and knowing that those who hops are into Bersatu and not PKR. So Ahmad Maslan do not pride yourself that you are intelligent.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply