The way I look at it, the tussle in PKR over the leadership of the Selangor state government is essentially between a party which was elected to power to serve the people’s interest and a faction within that party that appears more interested in personal ambition.
Some politicians – and they can be found in all political parties – are in the game for self interest. This type is always on the prowl, on the look out for contracts, positions of power, largesse. Serving the rakyat takes second place. They have gone into politics not primarily to serve the public but to serve their own interests and personal ambitions. These are the types who think political party workers and leaders must be rewarded for their efforts through the award of contracts and appointments to positions of influence or power.
Within PKR, there are obviously some who have not discarded the old Umno or BN mentality. Just by looking at their demeanour and body language and reading their statements and comments, you can almost sense whose interest they are out to serve.
How many of the gang of 15 (if there are really 15) are actually from Selangor in the first place?
This is not to say that MB Khalid’s leadership is not without its shortcomings or pressing issues of contention. There are some who say he is a one-man-show – he doesn’t consult enough – and is soft on the civil servants. Others say the Selangor government’s delivery doesn’t quite match the rhetoric e.g. the cleaning up of the Klang River. Khalid will have to address these issues squarely.
But are those who are offering themselves as an alternative to Khalid likely to be better overall and more effective in the leadership of the state? I somehow doubt it.
If they are more interested in serving their own personal ambitions it is best for them to quit the party rather than betray the voters’ aspirations for real change and meaningful people-centred reforms.
what do you think we should do with khalid?should we let him be…or shall we not have mb at all? why you
think it is personal ambition?
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if khalid stays,pkr will bow to dap,dsai will bow to
dap,malay bows to dsai,….
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You and your cavemen thinking. Don’t you see the Malays being robbed in broad daylight by their own Malay leaders? Especially of the UMNO kind?
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call d saleh back and get yb azmin to be mb.get d saleh to work out how to run selangor.d saleh will
have evidence on khali9d screw up…hint i bhd
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PKR basically is another UMNO as Chinese proverb says, “An old wine filling in the new bottle.”
Do not put high hope on PR can capture Putrajaya judging from their so so performance in Penang, Kedah and Selangor.
I only praise PR Perak with their no-nonsense policies.
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On PR Perak, you mean the Perak ex-government team that had organized numerous illegal assembly ???
You also mean PR * FAILED * to manage Penang, Kedah and Selangor ???
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maypbe it is time for another purging in PKR, there are just too many scums in there which will destroy the party eventually.
RPK said it right even before they win in the general election, they already quarrel about positions…
indeed, we have too few politicians who are sincere in nation building… majority are self seekers like those bunch in BN… they are used to “easy” money…
please emulate Tok Guru Nik Aziz, Mr Karpal Singh and Mr Lim Kit Siang and son, Mr Lim Guan Eng, Dr Syed Husin Ali, Wan Azizah, Teresa Kok, etc.
may Allah have mercy on PKR !!!
p/s how about just disband it, eithey they join DAP or PAS, or even better, no DAP, no PAS, all under Pakatan. can???
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Parti Kian Runtuh to disappear from Malaysian politics in six months? So sad, too much politickings, weak leadership in PKR! Always want to fight each other and then fight partners in PR. This is what PKR is for you, Parti Kian Runtuh!
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Azmin Ali must know that no one is indispensable. This man feels threatened with every new entry into PKR. He feels uneasy with Zaid, CJM, he feels that he is the pioneer in PKR and that he should lead, be given all the largesse, but against the national stature and popularity of these new leaders, where does he stand?
He is just another warlord in PKR though a powerful one. They should change their outlook, that is to serve or to be voted out of power totally and never to revive, like Gerakan in Penang. That was what their ex vice chairman said, that all Gerakan candidates that contest in Penang will lose their deposits and Gerakan will never revive in Penang! Hope the same does not happen to PKR. Even Koh Tsu Khoon is looking at contesting at Batu as he knows Penang is a lost cause! Only fools are associated with Gerakan who had mismanaged Penang for the past 20 years! Ask Koh Tsu Khoon.
PAS for ALL and ALL for PAS!
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I want VERY MUCH to appeal to the Pakatan Rakyat to sit down together at P.R. meetings to REALLY WORK HARD to form a MEANINGFUL “PAKATAN BERSEPADU”.
The trouble as I see it is that those members who have left the P.R. have forgotten how they became “wakil rakyat” (perhaps) in favour of some pecuniary incentive to betray the trust that the people have entrusted upon them to represent them in the state or national assembly(ies) that they had been voted to.
I, as a resident of Perak, was very happy to have the State assembly in the hands of the opposition, but our assembly persons, have betrayed our trust in voting for them and instead have “sold out” the trust that we the rakyat have placed in them.
After all who are these people who have been voted for by the people? HAVE THAY DONE ANYTHING OUTSTANDING FOR THE PEOPLE OF PERAK? THE PEOPLE OF PERAK VOTED FOR THEM BECAUSE THEY WANTED AND STILL WANT SOME CHECKING AND BALANCING OF “GOVERNMENT” WHICH TILL THIS DAY IS STILL CLAIMED TO BE “DEMOCRATIC”
I STRONGLY appeal to all members of the PAKATAN RAKYAT TO PUT ASIDE personal differences you have with “leaders” of the Pakatan. Sit down and work out your difference(s) of opinion among yourselves before “changing ship” and so DISAPPOINTING THE RAKYAT WHO VOTED YOU TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU HAVE BECOME “A WAKIL RAKYAT”.
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Actually there is no turmoil at all. As we all know, PR with its 3 coalition partners (PAS, DAP & PKR) is getting stronger by the day. Najib and UMNO is perpetuating all sort of lies, half truth and deceit to destroy it credibility before the next GE which will be soon. Their deceit did bring down Perak but then it was blessing in disguise. They tried to do it in Selangor by using the dirtiest of all tactic against Elizabeth Wong and one other female adun. But it failed miserably. Instead the rakyat support to these 2 aduns and PR is even stronger. Previously the Chinese and non Malay fear PAS but with UMNO and Najib most despicable act in Perak, its has instead made the Chinese and non Malay LOVE PAS & Nizar even more.
They tried to entice more adun from Selangor and Kedah and it did not happen. (Crony’s) millions cannot save Hajib and UMNO any more. It can only buy adun who are pokai, despicable and desperate … but it cannot buy the people anymore. Its a forgone conclusion Najib is the end “ R.A.H.M.A.N.
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No turmoil but greedy PKR … falling prey to umno devils out to create mischief for Khalid Ibrahim and destroy PKR!
PKR needs major cleanup!
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All these dissatisfied young …###es from PKR went into politics for one reason …greed! The UMNO blood is still running thickly in their veins…they could’nt even wait for the State Opposition govt to complete their first term in office and judge their performances fairly. So, these inflated, egoistic greedy heads are so inpatient, having their toxic venom oozing out from their ears!!!
SAD THAT PKR WAS FORMED WITH SO MANY OF THESE DEAD WOODS AND SELF SERVING POLITICIANS…INCLUDING POLITICAL PROSTITUTES!
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sorry, typo error….Selangor State govt and not State Opposition…
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Azmin Ali has support of five divisions in contrast with TSKI having seventeen divisions voicing and showing support in person !!!!
IT WOULD BE SUICIDAL FOR AZMIN AND GANG TO PURSUE THEIR AGENDA !!!!
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Based on comments above, it is clear that PKR is a wrong choice for people. Instead of managing Selangor properly, they quarrel for positions.
Instead of thoroughly investigate the sand scandal as exposed by the Kapar MP, they are fighting for themselves.
I urge all Selangorians to reject any PKR candidate in Selangor in next GE. This is an example of failed leadership.
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Here was an SOS I sent to Aneel David K (formerly of CANews)
Dear David,
Please do something to stop the rot in PKR.
MB TSKhalid is under siege!. Please use your keadilan epowergroup to get this message across. The PUBLIC is getting tired of PKR Wakil Rakyat’s antics!
TSKhalid is no angel. He has many shortcomings as a Politician. But we need him as an Effective Governing Official, and at the moment he is the best we have. Its too much to expect him to please the many demands of the politicians in PKR, many who don’t know how to differentiate between being opposition and being government. PKR have only 1 state that they lead in government. To have TSK also as STATE LIAISON CHAIRMAN is asking too much. I have attended 2 such NEGRI MEETINGS FOR BAHAGIANS CHIEFS. Yes it is true that TSK does not listen well to the complain of PKR Division/Cabang Leaders. At his age we should have been glad that DSAI managed to bring him into PKR. Otherwise who will be able to run Selangor?
So please get the message across, that unless the coming PKR Retreat resolve the approach to handling party matters without going to the press…PAKATAN may fall come next election.
So much negative energy have been used up for negative purposes (though necessary) like the ongoing BN Bashing. We cannot afford to waste the balance energy for internal squabbling. Where is the focused to govern Selangor well? I personally would recommend that Azmin Ali should be the PKR SELANGOR NEGRI LIAISON. He has been faithful and has the potential. But he has not been given enough recognition for his services. DSAI cannot remain silent. He needs to get AZMIN, KHALID and ZAID to work as a team. The “little Napoleons” around him should also be put right. There is just too much at stake. We have this one shot to knock off BN, and we are being watched by the Rakyat. Political power is not everything! The Rakyat is more discerning and also know that they are the REAL POWER.
Humility is a rare commodity these days. But, unless PKR politicians learn quick. We may just be seeing the end of the REFORMASI and the reinstatement of a Reformed BN (much as I like to believe that it is not working) the rumblings from the rakyat is getting louder everyday. PKR WAKE UP. “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE F…..”
VERY CONCERN PR SUPPORTER
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ayo,pkr is used by dap to make malaysian vote them.this is due to dsai tak jaga his mps…now next petronas president and khazanah nasional will be
non malay….errr…so is chief of defence!
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It is a crying shame. I really wish that more honourable people enter politics.I am tired of the insincere antics of some people. My prayers are with the MB. I wish a long blessed life for people like the Tok Guru and Mr.Lim Kit Siang.
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End of the day the rakyat suffers politicians enjoy life, that is Malaysia….
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I wish to urge certain unscrupulous MPS who have entered the hallowed halls of legislation to do some soul searching.Should the general public be manipulated in the name of elections to satisfy their personal agenda. I suggest they read at least some of the great epics.Epic characters embody exaggerated and exemplary qualities of character.In the Mahabharatam I read that a mother would be ashamed if her slain son had taken the arrows from the back. The point is he would have been retreating instead of fighting for his leader.She would be singing the praises of her slain son if he had taken all the blows to his chest.
Karunan valiantly stood by the not so perfect Duryodana out of loyalty and friendship.No amount of
cajoling from his new found mother would swerve him from seeing the battle through with his friend. His response to his mother was it would the ultimate act of ingratitude, dishonesty and disloyalty to walk out on friend in his hour of need. I sometimes wonder if i am being too idealistic here. Surely it is not too much to expect some decency and intergrity in our elected representative. They are actually on a mission for the people.
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Dear Nkkhoo,
Leaving aside Kedah and Selangor, please tell Penang govt how to improve, ok?
As far as i am concrned and to be fair, i think PR govt in Penang did a better job than Gerakan overall.
TQ!
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Kee,
I concur with you that PENANG Government is doing well inspite BN is withholding all the funds and support and trying to sabotage with intent to bring it down. BN Government is putting all energy on destruction os PR Statement rather then creating more jobs and increase the living standards.
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Gerakan,
Yes, it’s unfortunate those greedy … in PKR(ex-umno) fell victim to instigation, typical of UMNO’s traits – backstabbing, truimphed up accusation and betrayl, what else!
PKR urgently needs major clean-up to rid of remaining umno trojan horses still hiding in the folds within the party.
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Since this is a topic on Selangor, this tip given to me by a reliable source is for MB Khalid and exco R. Liu, and who ever at the state government who can get things moving.
Make sure the councillors you guys pick in the forthcoming term in July, are professionals instead of those from political parties.
Or you will have some from the current batch of MBPJ councillors who pretend to be listening to the rate payers and sincere, but at the end of their term – they are nothing but a bunch of “bias, vindictive,lackadasical and ignorant” lot.
Make site visits to some established neighbourhoods in PJ real quick and speak to the residents to find out what their problems are. (You can also refer to the complaints people have lodged at MBPJ regarding grave matters on some residential areas).
You will be shocked!! These mediocre councillors and aduns have yet to undo the BIG MISTAKES done by the UMNO/MCA government in PJ even after two years. They are mostly serious traffic and road accessibility, arrogant and uncouth busines community who care a damn about the environment and the safety of the ordinary rakyat. Others include some basic matters -no maintenance at all, that these residential areas are neglected and are not reflective of a city!
If not rectified, it will prove costly for PR come general election. If some other prominent residential areas can be so well managed because of a handful of hardworking professionals as councillors(I am sure you know who they are), surely the same should be expected of the other councillors and aduns in other parts of PJ’as well. Don;t expect the bureaucrats aty MBPJ to do much. As without the prompting of the councillors or aduns everything will go BN way.
Let’s see what happens after this alert.
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I try not to comment too much on Penang local issues but I am a 3rd generation Selangorian. MB Khalid is doing a better job than the previous MB. Contracts are usually awarded on meritocracy…which usually means the more established and, also, UMNO friendly companies will likely qualify and succeed in securing the works. Isn’t this the exact same fairness and meritocracy I heard preached about by PR. If MB Khalid is allowed to practice this form of governance and PR retains Selangor for another term, crony capitalism will begin to wane. In this respect, methinks some PKR politicians are doing a great discredit to us. They are just plain selfish. Mercifully, my Subang Adun is par excellence….I know who I will re-elect again.
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Bring D.Salleh back after all the … that he has done to PKR??? That’s a joke!!!
Khalid has his flaws but he’s popular among the rakyat as he represents the new politics that we have been yearning for.
If we wanted the old practice, we would have maintained Umno.
Wake up Anwar!!! The people surrounding you are giving you the wrong messages. You may not see their true colours but the rakyat does. Kick Khalid out and its the end of PKR in Selangor.
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I wrote this to the Keadilan epowergoups on the first day of their recent retreat;
Dear David,
Please do something to stop the rot in PKR.
MB TSK is under siege!. Please use your keadilan epowergroup to get this message across. The PUBLIC is getting tired of PKR Wakil Rakyat’s antics!
TSKhalid is no angel. He has many shortcomings as a Politician. But we need him as an Effective Governing Official, and at the moment he is the best we have. Its too much to expect him to please the many demands of the politicians in PKR, many who don’t know how to differentiate between being opposition and being government. PKR have only 1 state that they lead in government. To have TSK also as STATE LIAISON CHAIRMAN is asking too much. I have attended 2 such NEGRI MEETINGS FOR BAHAGIANS CHIEFS. Yes it is true that TSK does not listen well to the complain of PKR Division/Cabang Leaders. At his age we should have been glad that DSAI managed to bring him into PKR. Otherwise who will be able to run Selangor?
So please get the message across, that unless the coming PKR Retreat resolve the approach to handling party matters without going to the press…PAKATAN may fall come next election.
So much negative energy have been used up for negative purposes (though necessary) like the ongoing BN Bashing. We cannot afford to waste the balance energy for internal squabbling. Where is the focused to govern Selangor well? I personally would recommend that Azmin Ali should be the PKR SELANGOR NEGRI LIAISON. He has been faithful and has the potential. But he has not been given enough recognition for his services. DSAI cannot remain silent. He needs to get AZMIN, KHALID and ZAID to work as a team. The “little Napoleons” around him should also be put right. There is just too much at stake. We have this one shot to knock off BN, and we are being watched by the Rakyat. Political power is not everything! The Rakyat is more discerning and also know that they are the REAL POWER.
Humility is a rare commodity these days. But, unless PKR politicians learn quick. We may just be seeing the end of the REFORMASI and the reinstatement of a Reformed BN (much as I like to believe that it is not working) the rumblings from the rakyat is getting louder everyday. PKR WAKE UP. “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE F…..”
VERY CONCERN PR SUPPORTER
afp
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