Ex-Selangor MB takes PAS to task for wasting time in state crisis

Former Selangor menteri besar Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib has criticised PAS for taking its time to make a decision on the MB crisis in the state, even when Umno has announced that it would support Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

Muhammad (pic), who is also a PAS member, said that PAS should immediately make a decision, taking into account the current reality of the Selangor crisis.

"They're late, the party is over, the bride and groom have left.

"Making decisions so late. What does it mean? We have to look at today's reality… don't have to wait till August 17… we have to focus on what happens today," he told The Malaysian Insider.

Muhammad also questioned the Islamist party which has delayed getting involved in the Selangor issue, whereas 30 state assemblymen have already stated their support for Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to take over as MB.

"I think they are late and have been left behind. There are already 30 supporters."

Muhammad also said the decision of 12  Barisan assemblypersons to support Khalid as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin previously was also a "big mistake".

"This is why he (Khalid) must be removed from Selangor. It is a serious thing when you receive support from Umno."

He said the issue should not be ignored and should instead be given immediate consideration from PAS, especially those who have yet to make a stand.

"That is the biggest mistake. Why leave it? When he is supported by Umno, it shows that Khalid can be their tool."

He also reminded Pakatan Rakyat, especially PAS, to wake up and make quick decisions.

"I think Pakatan has to wake up and go back to running Selangor. The people of Selangor are beginning to get tired of the childish antics."

The fact that Dr Wan Azizah has managed to acquire the support of 30 assemblymen also showed that PAS no longer has a reason to support Khalid.

"They (Pakatan) already have a majority of the support in the state assembly, so what is the excuse? There is none anymore, they have the numbers and have to respect the people's mandate."

Muhammad had previously slammed Khalid for his stubbornness to step down from his post even after being sacked by his own party, PKR.

He said Khalid had to give up his position as MB although he had PAS's support.

The upheaval in Selangor became more critical after Khalid took a drastic move to sack five PKR and DAP exco members, while insisting that he was the rightful MB after getting the Sultan's approval.

PKR and DAP had called on PAS to make a decision right away without waiting for its August 17 meeting.

The Islamist party said repeatedly that it would not make a stand ahead of the meeting this Sunday. But, yesterday, two of its Selangor assemblymen declared support for Dr Wan Azizah.

- TMI