YOURSAY | ‘MPs and state gov’ts need funds and effective federal leadership.’
Anonymous 2460391489930458: In his maiden trip to Permatang Pauh, the stronghold of PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said he came to see if voters are ready for a change.
Najib said time has "stood still" in Permatang Pauh, whose MP is PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and that the constituency has not seen any development or progress.
Don't blow your own trumpet, Najib. Most of the people were probably there for a free nasi kandar. To them, you were probably a side show. In these lean times, everyone likes a free lunch.
Don't blame the MP for the stunted development in Permatang Pauh or in any part of the country. MPs and state governments need funds and effective federal leadership, which you are not providing.
Headhunter: And whose fault is it? The federal government is supposed to develop every town and city in the country because the federal government controls taxpayers' money.
Cascara: Why didn't Najib allocate funds for the development of Permatang Pauh? He should not have abandoned the area just because it is in opposition hands.
Penangites contribute a substantial amount in taxes so it is only fair that the Finance Ministry returned some of it as development funds.
Clever Voter: Time has also stood still in towns throughout the country. Try talking to people in Muar, Ipoh, Gemas, Menglembu, Kuantan and hundreds of other towns. You will get the same answer.
I don’t think local folks expect big excavators to come roaring in. What many expect is a decent living standard driven by an efficient government that does not lie, cheat and practise double standards.
Versey: Speaking in Anwar Ibrahim's stronghold of Permatang Pauh, Najib said Pakatan Harapan has a “zalim” (cruel) chairperson, who was once likened to a “maha firaun” (great pharaoh).
Though he did not mention names, these were the terms used to describe former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad during the Reformasi era, after he sacked Anwar as deputy prime minister in 1998. Najib also jokingly expressed relief that no chairs “flew”.
No respectable national leader would joke about the "flying chairs" thrown in any forum, regardless if it were organised by ruling or opposition parties, least to say such violent uncouth behaviour of slippers thrown in the direction of the ex-premier, an elderly man, during the "Nothing to Hide 2" forum in Shah Alam.
Any rational and right-minded democratically elected national leader would have condemned such disgraceful behaviour that brings shame to the government of the day of its ineptitude in upholding law and order of the country.
JD Lovrenciear: As a prime minister of a nation, you should not have used this platform to insult your opponent.
Never speak downright dirty when you aimed to serve food, or God's blessings, to people. What are you teaching the people as a leader?
Ferdtan: Yet another PAS leader found attending an Umno-organised event. And as always, they claimed that their attendance was on a non-party basis, not as PAS officials.
Who are they trying to fool? Has any of the PAS leaders attended Pakatan Harapan’s events? No. The irritating point is that PAS acts like a ‘bashful’ wife trying hard to disclaim real connection with Umno.
If PAS wants to make love with Umno, say it. It is their right. However, we hate the deception. It is like they are afraid of being caught for ‘khalwat’ (close proximity).
Let us help you say it for you; PAS and Umno are having a close relationship. Period. Easy coming out, isn’t it?
Foureyes: I can't understand why people get so excited to see PAS attending Umno functions. Nowadays it is a given.
Only during the next GE when PAS leaders don't get to contest the seats they are eyeing will we see the real show.
Appum: No need for explanations, PAS. In fact, we would be surprised not to see PAS' presence in Umno meets from now on until GE14.
Kim Quek: I am glad that Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah has put the record straight - that the Reformasi movement is not about anti-Mahathir or pro-Mahathir as Najib has stupidly put it.
For that matter, Najib must understand that Reformasi is not about any individual, Anwar included, but about the larger agenda to bring sweeping reforms that will save this country from the ruinous consequences arising from decades of Umno’s misrule.
As for readers’ constant snipes against PKR’s effort to talk peace with PAS, these readers must realise that such effort cannot be equated with betrayal or compromise of principles, but is mere tactical move to avoid three-cornered fights that would otherwise undermine Pakatan Harapan’s chances of winning in the next election.
And unless we win, all talks of change will be reduced to zilch.
Clever Voter: There is no shortage of sceptics, as well as downright cynical people who want nothing but a corrupt regime. Nurul is one of their obvious targets.
She was right to explain the differences. Reformasi as a movement has evolved, a concept that is better understood and a vision that is realistic. The journey is tough, often nasty and unpleasant.
Nurul cannot change her parental roots but she can be part of this journey. She has to stay focused as it isn’t going to be easy as a mother, a woman and a politician.
But she must stand up and be counted as the next generation of political leaders. - Mkini
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