Echoing the warning earlier by PAS information chief Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man to expect a spate of 'copycat' announcements by the BN caretaker government, PAS research head Dzulkefly Ahmad said BN had unabashedly copied PR's promised policies to the letter, including its recent announcement of cheaper cars and its proposal to buy back highway concessionaire PLUS.
But he pointed out that while BN under Najib Razak may 'cut and paste' PR's manifesto in the days leading to polling day, it would not be able to plagiarise PR's integrity , nor could it address the continued corruption and financial leakages in its folds.
"Najib will not be able to plagiarize Pakatan Rakyat's success because it relates to leadership and self-worth," Dzulkefly said.
He said PR's offers have always been justified with detailed explanations of their feasibility, but had been attacked by UMNO and BN leaders as policies which could lead to 'national bankruptcy'.
"Whether it is abolition of toll, reduction of tax on new cars, free education, cheaper fuel, water and power tariffs, affordable housing, healthcare, minimum wage or welfare programmes for farmers, fishermen and housewives, or start-up courses for school leavers unable to continue tertiary education, we have done our analysis on their costs and financial sources," he stressed.
Dzulkefly predicted that free tertiary education, one of PR's popular offers, will be Najib's next target.
"Najib must be given a break so that he could see how Pakatan Rakyat rules for at least one term.
"UMNO-BN should undergo an intensive and holistic treatment before it can ever be returned to power, just in case Pakatan Rakyat fails," he said.
-Harakahdaily
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