On the announcement by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night that PKR Johor Chairman, Datuk Chua Jui Meng is the PKR candidate in the Segamat parliamentry constituency, I wish to clarify the following:
1. The decision for my contesting in Gelang Patah parliamentary seat to kick off a political tsunami from Johore in the south in the 13GE so as to complete the 2008 “political tsunami” all the way to Putrajaya is a stand-alone decision and not made in exchange of any parliamentary seat between the DAP and PKR. Consequently, Segamat is a seat to be contested by DAP at that point in time.
2. DAP’s agreement to let PKR contest in Segamat parliamentary seat is contingent on the settlement of all DAP-PKR disputes on all seat allocations in Johore – DAP contesting seven parliamentary seats out of a total of 26 parliamentary seats as well as contesting in 15 state assembly seats (including Johor Jaya) out of a total of 56 state assembly seats. In both cases, DAP will be contesting in less than one-third of the total parliamentary and state assembly seats in Johor.
3. With Anwar’s announcement, it can be taken that the contingent conditions for the DAP’s agreement to let PKR contest in the Segamat parliamentary seat has been agreed upon by the PKR leadership, i.e. DAP will be contesting in seven parliamentary seats and 15 State Assembly seats (including Johor Jaya).
(Media conference statement after visiting Pasar Peladang Skudai with Johor DAP State Chairman Dr. Boo Cheng How, Perak DAP State Chairman Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham and former Perak State Assembly Speaker Siva Kumar on Tuesday 9th April 2013 at 10 am)
#1 by cseng on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 6:12 pm
If you need extra seat, get if from csl, they got too many seats, that they will lose.
#2 by Godfather on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 6:19 pm
Why do you guys keep shooting yourselves in the foot ? I mean if you want to shoot yourselves, why don’t you do it privately and not through media statements ?
You people are not ready to govern, which is a pity since the country will be bankrupt in 3 years, and there will be nothing left to salvage.
#3 by Godfather on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 6:28 pm
Are you people that power crazy or power hungry ? What makes a DAP candidate better than Chua juimeng in Segamat ? And does this statement mean that DAP is not going to support Chua ?
I would have expected a more magnanimous statement that says that DAP will support Chua as though he is from DAP. I would have expected a statement that mentions sacrifice for the bigger picture. You disappoint me, Kit.
#4 by cinaindiamelayubersatu on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 7:36 pm
vote PR (see,not dap,pkr,pas but PAKATAN RAKYAT HARAPAN BARU KAMI
#5 by worldpress on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 7:40 pm
Now, there are type of politician in Malaysia
One motto is serve people
One motto is personal financial gain
#6 by worldpress on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 7:41 pm
Now, there are type type of politician in Malaysia
One motto is serve people
One motto is personal financial gain
#7 by yhsiew on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 7:49 pm
It is unwise to create friction between fellow member parties of PR weeks before GE13!!!
#8 by worldpress on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 7:57 pm
It is a problem of MCA culture
#9 by holycat on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 8:01 pm
Despite the portrayal of inharmonious atmosphere, the problem has been solved promptly with clear-cut and transparent process.
This kind of mechanics is what we want to see in Pakatan Rakyat not the usual BN-MCA’s fake harmony and covert operation.
#10 by cseng on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 8:05 pm
The distinct difference between PR and BN can be found through their billboard.
BN billboard, you see only 1 guy, Najib.
PR billboard, you normaly see few faces.
Why?
#11 by HJ Angus on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 8:49 pm
It would be wiser for PR to only make the final list of candidates known after all the trading has been finalised.
Now it seems you are all still “fighting” for the desired seats – not a good sign for the polls.
#12 by ahkmlog on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 8:57 pm
Please settle all seat disputes behind close doors. Showing it will mean that BN will take advantage.
#13 by worldpress on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 9:08 pm
It is safer to locate more seats to DAP.
Avoid the history of Perak.
#14 by the reds on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 9:38 pm
From what I see, Anwar is trying to please Ah Meng…. Well, this is something unavoidable!! I salute DAP because they have shown co-operation spirit in order to achieve a bigger objective!!! Hopefully, there won’t be any “surprise” from Anwar……….
#15 by chengho on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 10:02 pm
Dap should contest all , why give it to Pakatan
#16 by john on Tuesday, 9 April 2013 - 10:25 pm
That’s where ” A B U – Anything But UmnoB ” comes into the equation , no matter what !
REMEMBER ! A B U ,,, A B U ,,, A B U !!!