UMNO DROPS BOMBSHELL: PREPARE FOR MOTHER OF HEART ATTACKS, BN TO FORM NEW COALITION BEFORE GE14 – IT CAN BE WITH PAS, OR DR M OR EVEN ANWAR

KUALA LUMPUR – Brace for a major shock to occur before the 14th general election where it is possible the Barisan Nasional may form a new coalition, hints Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

The Umno and BN information chief said the political situation in the country was ripe for the establishment of new parties, and it was not impossible for BN to form a pact with other parties.

“Give us some time to find a balance and this new alliance will be formed before the election.

“There will be a shock that shook the heart,” he told a press conference at the Putra World Trade Centre (PTWC) on Monday.

Describing the situation as normal, Annuar said Umno and BN parties have reached equilibrium when solving issues among themselves and Umno is now seeking a balance between the government and the opposition.

“This balance will take time because there is a party that wants to form a new coalition as the third block.

“The third block is not sure yet whether to go to the left (opposition) or right (the government). Who knows maybe PAS will work with BN.

“Or who knows Tun Mahathir might become the new chairman of the (opposition) and Anwar Ibrahim wants to work with Najib (Tun Razak).

“Do not dismiss this possibility because in politics nothing is impossible,” he said.

Meanwhile, Annuar said, to streamline the party machinery ahead of the Umno General Assembly (PAU), the party has decided to convert its strategy from defense mode to attack.

The implementation of the new strategy will involve a series of roadshows in each country beginning 7 October.

Instead of focusing solely on the task of governing, Annuar said it was time for Umno and BN are at the forefront of the grassroots.

“We want to reach out to people to correct the negative perception that is directed against the government and the party.

“So I call on all levels of Umno to rise to meet this challenge,” he said.

Commenting on the issue of the delimitation proposed the Election Commission (EC), Annuar said Umno was not unanimously in support of the motion and would allow party members to make objections.

He added that the opposition allegations that Umno played a role in the redrawing of seat boundaries was unfounded.

“Umno and the opposition faces a similar situation because there are some party members who do not agree with the EC proposal.

“Even the Umno Supreme Council permits any member to submit an objection in a group or individually through the proper channels to the EC,” he said.

The original in Malay:

“Ada Kejutan Menggoncang Jantung Menjelang PRU14” – Annuar Musa

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejutan besar dijangka berlaku menjelang Pilihan Raya Umum ke-14 (PRU14) dengan kemungkinan Barisan Nasional (BN) membentuk pakatan baharu, demikian bayangan yang disampaikan Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

Ketua Penerangan Umno dan BN itu berkata, berdasarkan situasi politik tanah air dengan penubuhan parti baharu, tidak mustahil BN akan membentuk pakatan dengan parti lain.

“Berikan kami sedikit masa untuk mencari kesimbangan dan pakatan baharu ini akan terbentuk sebelum PRU.

“Akan ada kejutan yang menggoncang jantung,” katanya pada sidang media di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PTWC) pada Isnin.

 Menyifatkan situsasi berkenaan sebagai normal, Annuar berkata, Umno dan BN telah mencapai kesimbangan apabila menyelesaikan isu antara parti dan kini mencari keseimbangan antara parti kerajaan dan pembangkang.

“Kesimbangan ini akan mengambil masa sedikit kerana ada parti yang mahu membentuk pakatan baharu seperti blok ketiga.

“Blok ketiga tidak pasti lagi sama ada ke kiri (pembangkang) atau kanan (kerajaan). Siapa tahu mungkin PAS akan bekerjasama dengan BN.

“Atau mana tahu Tun Mahathir jadi ketua baharu (pembangkang) dan Anwar Ibrahim mahu bekerjasama dengan Najib (Tun Razak).

“Jangan ketepikan kemungkinan itu kerana dalam politik tiada yang mustahil,” katanya.

Sementara itu, Annuar berkata, bagi memperkemaskan jentera parti menjelang Perhimpunan Agung Umno (PAU), parti mencapai persetujuan untuk menukar gerak kerja daripada bertahan kepada serangan.

Jelasnya, pelaksanaan strategi baharu itu melibatkan siri jelajah di setiap negeri bermula 7 Oktober ini.

Berbanding memberi tumpuan sepenuhnya menggalas tugas kerajaan, Annuar berkata, sudah tiba masanya Umno dan BN berada di barisan hadapan iaitu di peringkat akar umbi.

“Kita mahu mendekati rakyat untuk memperbetulkan persepsi negatif yang ditujukan terhadap kerajaan dan parti.

“Jadi saya menyeru semua peringkat Umno untuk bangkit menyahut cabaran ini,” katanya.

Mengulas tentang isu persempadanan semula yang dicadangkan Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR), Annuar berkata, Umno juga tidak sebulat suara menyokong usul berkenaan dan memberi pilihan kepada semua ahli parti untuk membuat bantahan.

Tambahnya, tuduhan pembangkang bahawa Umno memainkan peranan dalam isu persempadanan semula adalah tidak berasas.

“Umno dan pembangkang berdepan situasi yang sama kerana ada antara ahli parti yang tidak bersetuju dengan cadangan SPR itu.

“Malah Majlis Tertinggi Umno membenarkan mana-mana ahli untuk mengemukakan bantahan secara berkumpulan atau individu mengikut saluran yang betul kepada SPR,” ujarnya.

ANN