Selangor PKR refuses to endorse Pakatan's choice of PM, DPM

Updated 6 years ago · Published on 8 Jan 2018 2:12PM · 9 Comments

Dr Mahathir Mohamad was announced as Pakatan Harapan's pick for prime minister at the pact's convention in Shah Alam yesterday. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, January 8, 2018.

BARELY 24 hours after Pakatan Harapan announced its prime minister and deputy prime minister candidates, the Mohamed Azmin Ali-led Selangor PKR said it will not endorse the appointments.

PKR information chief Hizwan Ahmad said Selangor PKR would stick to its stance of disagreeing with the appointment of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to the country’s top two posts should the opposition pact come into power.

“The PH convention, which took place last night, summed up three important resolutions ahead of the 14th general election,” said Hizwan in a statement today.

“With what remains of democracy and freedom of speech, Selangor PKR expresses its frustration and disappointment with the announcement of PH’s candidates for prime minister and deputy prime minister.”

At the PH convention in Shah Alam yesterday, the opposition coalition announced that its chairman, Dr Mahathir, would be prime minister and Dr Wan Azizah his deputy if it won GE14 and formed the federal government.

PH secretary-general Saifuddin Abdullah had said under an agreement between pact members, Dr Mahathir must give way to Anwar Ibrahim to take over once the new government obtained a royal pardon for the latter.

Hizwan said while Selangor PKR respected the decision of PH’s top leadership, the party, at the state level, held a different view on the matter.

“Nearly 20 years ago, the reformasi movement took to the streets.

“We have succeeded in proving that the party has the ability to rule fairly and equitably.

“Selangor is proof that we can bring about a change in the administration that is headed towards peace and prosperity.”

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has been chosen by Pakatan Harapan to hold the country's No. 2 post should the opposition pact win the 14th general election. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, January 8, 2018.

During his speech at the PH convention, Dr Mahathir thanked Anwar and his family for accepting him and allowing him to lead the pact in the next general election, putting aside a decades-long political feud between the two leaders.

The former prime minister said he understood that while it was not easy for those who did not like him to accept him, he was grateful for their willingness to put aside their differences for the country’s future.

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali was overcome with emotion after her husband, Dr Mahathir, delivered his speech.

Hizwan said Selangor PKR felt strongly that the prime minister candidate should come from the party.

“We should take into account that the country is facing a new era. Millenials certainly want to see a fresh, wealthy and far-sighted person bring this country out of the disaster that has been created by the Umno and Barisan Nasional leadership.

“The people won’t forget easily. The reformasi movement must be enforced in all aspects – the system, policies, administration, administrators.”

He said Selangor PKR had pledged its readiness to defend the state, and to work hard to win GE14.

“We call on all hardcore reformers to continue to reject Umno and BN.

“Heading towards the election, anything can happen. To Allah we surrender, and seek guidance and help.”

Analysts had said the consensus by PH on the top two posts was a breakthrough for the coalition, and a sign of its commitment to stick together to take over the government. – January 8, 2018.

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  • At this rate, you all can kiss Selangor goodbye. If you want to disagree,at least, tell us who are your choices.

    Posted 6 years ago by Chris Sav · Reply

    • Sarcasm, my friend?

      Posted 6 years ago by Malaysian First · Reply

  • Mahathir has formed a mini UMNO in Pakatan Harapan. Should BN fail to form the federal government, we shall see some UMNO members, if not all except the top five, cross over to PH. After all UMNO members think that they are born to be in the government.

    Cronyism, racism and corruption are here to stay, as Mahathir said he had to form a Malay party, not a Malaysian party though Malaya gained independence in 1957, 61 years ago. Malaysia will not progress whether it is under BN or PH.

    Posted 6 years ago by Meng Kow Loh · Reply

    • "Cronyism, racism and corruption are here to stay," ....... in PKR too ...... their "original" ideals are at the rubbish dump .....

      Posted 6 years ago by Malaysian First · Reply

  • PKR Hizwan--- Lu punya suka!!! BUT do not forget if ever PH is not abled to wrest Federal from UmnoBN due to the very idiotic actions from your small group of small minded vermins with so a low down selfish actions we shall remeber you and your cohorts for good.!!!. We the Rakyat are not subjected to any fool hardy threats from misfit nincompoops like you guys. I am still waiting to see the real color from your boss and the rest of his banditos at the crucial hour.

    Posted 6 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • PKR leader are just as stupid as ........... When leaders agree WHY AZMIN PLAYING THE BACK? A ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH CHRIS CAN SAY GOOD BYE TO SELANGOR. CANNOT MAKE DECISION IN PARTY IS .....PKR . I MYSELF IS THINKING TWICE TO VOTE FOR PAKATAN HARAPAN.

    Posted 6 years ago by Mohanarajan murugeson · Reply

    • As I said many times before ..... vote PH ..... but ..... REJECT Azmin and his PAS loving goons (can Selangorians do it??).... and the internal strife in PH will be NO more ....

      Posted 6 years ago by Malaysian First · Reply

    • PKR should on a serious note call upon Azmin and his goons who decided to nominate TUN to vacate their position if they are unhappy. THE PARTY BELONG TO THE MEMBERS NOT AZMIN OR ANUAR FAMILY.

      Posted 6 years ago by Mohanarajan murugeson · Reply

  • Please…make PH a success. Don't break it up even before you go to the battle. Tun M is committed to Reformasi and is part of you.

    Posted 6 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply