There is consensus for Anwar to be PM, it’s just a matter of time, says Azmin

Mohd Farhan Darwis Mohd Farhan Darwis Updated 7 years ago · Published on 12 Oct 2018 8:47AM · 5 Comments

THERE should be no dispute over the choice of Anwar Ibrahim as the next prime minister as the matter had been decided by Pakatan Harapan through a consensus, said the coalition’s vice president, Mohamed Azmin Ali.

Azmin, who is also PKR deputy president, said only the time frame of the succession had not been decided and this will be discussed at the PH presidential council.

“There is consensus. PH reached a consensus that Anwar will take over the leadership of the country after a suitable period. But I feel the timing must be disussed by PH.

Pakatan Harapan vice-president Mohamed Azmin Ali says the time frame of the succession will be discussed. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli October 12, 2018.

“That is the practice of the PH presidential council. National and leadership issues are brought to the council and discussed. What is important is that the consensus is final. Only the period (of the succession) needs to be discussed,” he said after a tahlil event at Masjid Bagan Pinang in Port Dickson last night.

The certainty of Anwar becoming prime minster was cast in doubt by certain parties after the Port Dickson by-election was called to enable him to enter Parliament.

PH deputy president and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin at same event last night also said Anwar will become prime minister when the time comes.

“There will come a suitable time … when Anwar will take over the post of Malaysia’s eighth prime minister,” Muhyiddin said in his first public appearance after being on medical leave for three months.

Pakatan Harapan deputy president Muhyiddin Yassin Anwar Ibrahim will become the eighth prime minister of Malaysia when the time comes. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli October 12, 2018.

Last month, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad also gave the assurance that Anwar will become prime minister, but he asked for two years before he hands over the reins.

Throughout his campaign in Port Dickson, Anwar has insisted that Dr Mahathir’s premiership must be supported, and that his return to Parliament was meant to improve parliamentary procedures. – October 12, 2018.

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  • Azmin : I voted for PH during GE14. I certainly voted for Dr M as PM. I didnt vote for Anwar as PM designate after Dr M. Lets have another election to decide on Anwar's prime ministership.

    Posted 7 years ago by [email protected] · Reply

    • Wait for GE15.

      Posted 7 years ago by Gerard Lourdesamy · Reply

    • Thanks for bringing this up. That's our voice.

      Posted 7 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

    • Hopefully Tun M lives that long though...

      Posted 7 years ago by Mahsuri Smiles · Reply

  • Nothing to rejoice even if Anwar wins the by election. Infact PH should start the succession plan without any more holding importance for Mahatir or Anwar. Except for disposing off Najib, Malaysia will not make headway with the over the hill politicians who still holds on to old concepts and reminiscing oftenly. Both have done their role at desperate time and now demanding time needs younger leader with demanding measures to leap frog Malaysia out of the old ways in Governance. Stop believing in Singapore BS of Senior Mentors to advise young leaders. No need Minister position if there is a sincerity to guide and advise. Just offer freely without a self serving proposition !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply