PETALING JAYA (May 16): In Sinar Harian today, Umno leaders called on Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to fulfil his promise of leaving politics if he failed to win Putrajaya in the 13th general election.
Former Umno Masjid Tanah member of parliament, Datuk Abu Seman Yusop, told the Malay daily that Anwar was still dreaming of becoming the prime minister and was willing to do anything to realise that goal.
"He (Anwar) had previously said he will step down if he fails to win but until now he is still the leader of Pakatan Rakyat (PR).
"He should actually fulfil his promise but I see what he is doing today is more due to his personal interest than the rakyat's," he said.
Abu Seman said Anwar is purposely creating discord in the society because he cannot accept that he failed to win the federal government.
Abu Seman stressed Anwar must stop making allegations of election fraud and must instead provide concrete evidence supporting his claims.
Puteri Umno chief and Papar MP, Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shirlin, added Anwar must accept the voice of the majority.
She also accused PR of hypocrisy and questioned why the Federal Opposition was willing to accept the decision in states that they won.
"PR is seen practicing selective democracy when they refused to accept the decision on the federal government but are willing to accept the decision on seats they won and quickly form their state governments," she said.
Rosnah said PR leaders must take responsibility for anything that happens from the street demonstrations, adding that their actions will cause national disunity.
Utusan Malaysia also reported that Anwar's political career should have ended following GE13.
Former PKR youth information bureau secretary, Nordin Ahmad, told Utusan said the national polls have shown that the public want Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over Anwar.
Nordin said Anwar must take responsibility for PR's failure, adding that his refusal to accept the results prove that Anwar is power hungry.
"Anwar is good at acting and is very cunning, and always finds an excuse for everything that he does. That is what needs to be realised by the rakyat especially his supporters," he said.
Young Malaysian Journalists Club president Dzulkarnain Taib added that Anwar is not qualified to hold any political position including the Opposition leader in parliament.
Meanwhile, Sinar Harian also reported that the Selangor state assembly speaker does not have to be from the DAP.
Former deputy speaker Haniza Mohamed Talha told the paper that the speaker will be chosen based on the conditions set by PR leaders. Haniza made the comment following rumours that former speaker Datuk Teng Chang Khim may be appointed to the state's exco.
Jamaluddin Jarjis in advisory role?
Utusan Malaysia also reported that Rompin MP Datuk Seri Jamaluddin Jarjis is expected to be given an advisory role for planning and coordinating in the Prime Minister's Department.
The paper reported sources saying that Jamaluddin was given the responsibility due to his “ability and experience”.
Jamaluddin, known as a loyal ally of Datuk Seri Najib Razak, was dropped from the Cabinet by Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi after the 2008 general election.
Jamaluddin was subsequently appointed as Ambassador to the United States and later envoy at large three months after Najib took over the premiership in 2009.
Jamaluddin is also the chairman of 1Malaysia People’s Housing (PR1MA), and his last ministerial post was the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Although rumoured to be given a ministerial position, the Pahang lawmaker was omitted in the Cabinet line-up announced yesterday.
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