Listen to the King, Anwar told

BN men tell the opposition leader to cancel the June 15 rally.

Lisa J. Arifin, FMT

Barisan Nasional leaders have urged Anwar Ibrahim to heed the King’s recent speech, in which he called on Malaysians to accept the May 5 polls results.

They were reacting to the Pakatan Rakyat leader’s insistence on going ahead with a rally in Kuala Lumpur on June 15 to protest against the alleged rigging of the 13th general election.

Anwar alleged yesterday that the Prime Minister’s office prepared the text of the royal address,   which was broadcast on the eve of the official celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s birthday.

“Pakatan must respect the King’s speech and recognise the GE13 results as determined by the rakyat,” Kedah Gerakan youth chief Tan Keng Liang told FMT.

“Pakatan should accept the King’s advice that if there is a difference in opinion, they need to use proper channels to resolve their issues as stated under the Federal Constitution and the nation’s laws.

“If they still go ahead with their Black 505 rally on June 15, then their action will be seen as challenging the King’s remarks and treason against the throne.

“Pakatan should not sow doubts and provoke the rakyat using the results of GE13. They should instead help build the country and promote peace for the nation’s stability.”

Kinabatangan MP Bung Mokhtar Radin said Anwar should adopt the attitude taken by PAS and “accept the rakyat’s decision”.

He was referring to a statement last month by PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali that the current government was “formed by the winning side” and that the election results were “balanced”.

Labis MP Chua Tee Yong accused Anwar of dismissing the King’s advice in pursuit of a selfish interest.

“He just wants to be PM regardless of whatever method used,” Chua said.

He said the King had only the good of the country at heart.  “I believe the King mentioned the fact of accepting the results for the sake of the nation’s stability, peace and security.”