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IN POLITICS, A NO CAN MEAN ANYTHING INCLUDING YES.
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KAJANG BY-ELECTION
NOMINATION DAY: 11 MARCH
BY-ELECTION DAY: 23 MARCH
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WHAT WILL ANWAR DO IF HE BECOMES MENTRI BESAR?
Malaysiakini
2:00PM Feb 4, 2014
Anwar: What I would do as Selangor MB
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Summary:
1.“If I become MB,” he said, raising his voice on ‘if’, “it will be until I become prime minister.” He smiled.
2. “I cannot accept Selangor being held every time to ransom. Every other week you have this problem, these attacks.
“We seem to be quite helpless, either they (the BN) use state apparatus or some NGO and not much can be done … we will not allow this to happen. This requires political leadership.”
3. What Anwar will change is how the RM3billion reserves are used. He argues that there is no point talking about reserves with issues like poverty and public housing still a problem in the state.
“The mantle of economic management is not good reserves but good management of the economy. If you spend money, say the reserves, for public housing and free education for Universiti Selangor students, then is it wasting public money?”
4. Anwar will deal with the rising religious tensions over the use of ‘Allah’ by non-Muslims.
If he heads the Selangor government, Anwar said, he could use state resources to build the confidence of Muslims so they would not feel threatened by purported threats to their faith.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253484
For the whole interview, click on:
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Malaysiakini
10:11AM Feb 5, 2014
‘Smut and sodomy, what have I not seen?’
INTERVIEW For a brief and jarring moment, PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim and Utusan Malaysia’s ‘Awang Selamat’ appeared to speak with one voice.
The day before Malaysiakini met with Anwar, Awang – the pseudonym used by Utusan editors in opinion pieces – had sniped at him for ‘manipulating the democratic system for his own gains’ through the so-called ‘Kajang Move’.
Awang had asked in an article pegged to the upcoming Kajang by-election: ‘Will everything be sodomised – people, systems and values?’
The play was on ‘sodomy’, a reference to Anwar’s lengthy trial which had ended in his acquittal, although the government’s appeal against the verdict will be heard later this month.
Anwar himself is not squeamish about using the word which has plagued him since 1998. In fact, he uses it in the same crudeness and aplomb.
“The by-election before, sodomy case. This by-election, sodomy case. The whole country is being sodomised!” he says, scowling, his index fingers making circles in the air.
After 15 years of being dogged by accusations of sexual misconduct, Anwar said he has learnt to make his peace with the situation and probably thinks about it less than his detractors.
“The only time I really focused on it was when I was in prison, because I had nothing to do anyway … I don’t anymore,” he said.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253530
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Star
KAJANG: Opposition leader Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim hit back at Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin who had mocked him for wearing a Selangor football jersey at an event recently.
“The Sports Minister asked why I was wearing a Selangor jersey when I was from Pulau Pinang. I see people wearing Manchester jerseys … Are they from Manchester?” he said to shrieks of laughter at the packed Taman Mesra community hall in Kajang.
Khairy supports English giants Manchester United.
Anwar, the Permatang Pauh MP also said that he had stayed in many places in Malaysia including Kuala Kangsar.
“I was also in Kamunting for two years,” he said in jest and in reference to his detention under the Internal Security Act.
“I also stayed in Selangor for berpuluh-puluh (many) years,” he added.
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Here’s a good reason for Anwar in Kajang!
Malaysian Insider
We need Anwar in Selangor to prevent Putrajaya declaring state of emergency, says PKR
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ‘s presence in Selangor is vital to prevent Putrajaya from declaring a state of emergency to wrest control of the richest state, PKR strategist Rafizi Ramli said today.
He said Barisan Nasional/Umno had done this in Kelantan in 1977 when it declared a state of emergency and subsequently grabbed power from PAS.
“This is one of the possibilities which we cannot rule out based on the escalating race and religious tension in Selangor,” he said in response to why Anwar needed to contest in the Kajang by-election. – February 4,, 2014.
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Lim Kit Siang for Malaysia
Anwar Ibrahim in Kajang state seat is good for Malaysia
By Augustine Anthony
4.1.2014
When Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to run for the now vacant Kajang state seat in Selangor was announced by Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, the current Mentri Besar of Selangor, the extent of criticism against Anwar Ibrahim, PKR and Pakatan Rakyat as a whole ranged from thumbs down and negative to downright hostility.
The looks on the ordinary and mostly educated middle class people whenever this issue was raised was one of disgust.
You cannot defend the indefensible and, in this case Anwar Ibrahim’s candidacy for the Kajang state seat, is the general feeling. A betrayal of voters’ hopes, aspirations and confidence is no small matter and such an act must bear the full brunt of the nation’s backlash.
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My initial and immediate reaction when I saw Lim Kit Siang during the announcement, which I perceived as a scheme ill thought of and designed to betray the Malaysian voters, ranged from one of disappointment to disgust and to a total despair for a reformed Malaysian politics of the future.
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Now a week has passed. Some have come forward to defend Anwar Ibrahim’s Kajang state seat candidacy but not without being given the proverbial brick bats. Could it be a case of defending the indefensible? Can anyone who defends this Pakatan Rakyat move come out unscathed? Not likely. And not when Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan herself had gone public to say that PKR must give the Malaysian public an overwhelmingly good reason for this Kajang by election.
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I have been asking questions too in the last one week. Irrational outburst had now given way to more discerning mind manoeuvres. I think I see the bigger picture and Ambiga may even get her “overwhelmingly good reason” too.
I am now of the view that Anwar Ibrahim, standing as a candidate in the Kajang by election is the single most important and sound decision taken by Pakatan Rakyat in recent times and it augurs well not just for Selangorians but for Malaysians as a whole. The perceived Azmin and Khalid Ibrahim feud may not be the reason for this decision seeing things from the future. This design whether by an intentional act or an accidental occurrence is certainly for the greater good of this country.
One may ask why Pakatan Rakyat didn’t think of this contingency plan during the 13th General Election. Isn’t the answer clear that we humans have always had the ability to learn from our past mistakes and to forge a better and brighter future – all by trial and error? A human trait clearly evident in all of us.
I now give my reasons.
1. Debates in State Legislative Assemblies can often turn into a joke. There is ample proof of this in media archives.
2. If Malaysians think they can look to our Parliament for any inspiration for the shortcomings of Legislative Assembly meetings, they will be sorely disappointed. Yes, there are some politicians who speak and raise issues intelligently for the benefit of Malaysians as a whole. I make mention here a few names as it comes to my mind as I write though I am aware that there are other parliamentarians deserving praise for their good work. Lim Kit Siang raises mega issues and pursues them unrelentingly. M. Kulasegaran raises substantial issues on labour and employment matters. Young ones like Rafizi Ramli, Khairy Jamaluddin, Nurul Izzah indicate that there is still hope. But apart from some notable parliamentary debates, many other debates do not show real and noteworthy deliberation. Bills are fast tracked with little or no quality deliberations and public outcry usually follows immediately after it is passed as an Act of Parliament. Worse, and it is now an increasing and obscene trend in parliament where more and more parliamentarians are eager and willing to partake in fruitless shouting matches and name calling. Just read the Hansard. It is all there for us to see.
3. When the public perceives the State Legislative Assemblies and Parliament as places where members do more disservice rather than service to Malaysians, surely there must be a place where this nation could turn to where the hopes and aspirations of Malaysians could be articulated with dignity, respect and mutual reverence. Is there such a place for Malaysians in our Constitution? Yes indeed. It is the Conference of Rulers (Majlis Raja Raja) as provided for under Article 38 of the Federal Constitution.
4. There are many amongst us who think that since Malaysia practices a Constitutional Monarchy, it would necessarily mean that the monarchs are mostly ceremonial with little and limited powers. This is a misconceived thought. Far from it, the Raja Raja and the Majlis Raja Raja is such a powerful body with enormous responsibilities and powers. Their Highnesses the Raja Raja bring great balance for the continued peace and well being of this country. All of this is done with little publicity but with great dignity and respect.
For more on the powers of Conference of Rulers, please read the article by Prof Shad Saleem Faruqi.5. Article 38(3) of the Federal Constitution says – “When the Conference deliberates on matters of national policy the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall be accompanied by the Prime Minister, and the other Rulers and the Yang di-Pertua-Yang di-Pertua Negeri by their Menteri-Menteri Besar or Chief Ministers; and the deliberations shall be among the functions exercised, by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet, and by other Rulers and the Yang di-Pertua-Yang di-Pertua Negeri in accordance with the advice of their Executive Councils.”
6. Article 38(3) of The Federal Constitution is so apt, timely and interesting for the current political climate that must urgently address many pressing issues ranging from race, religion, economy and so on.
7. In 2013 13th General Election Pakatan Rakyat, led by Anwar Ibrahim, commanded the confidence of the majority of Malaysian voters by garnering 50.87% of the popular votes. For the first time in Malaysian history, the Conference of Rulers may see the leader of the Government i.e. The Prime Minister who commands the confidence of the majority in the parliament, articulating or exchanging views with the Leader of the Opposition who commands the confidence of majority of Malaysians voters.
8. Can the above scenario happen in Malaysia? Yes and only if Anwar Ibrahim wins the Kajang state seat and goes on to become the Mentri Besar of Selangor.
9. Anwar Ibrahim, with his wealth of knowledge and political experience both internationally and locally, can be a great service to this nation by his presence in the Conference of Rulers.
To me it will be a great joy to know, see and hear that the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition articulate all that is best for Malaysians in the presence of the best arbiters this country can provide and what better arbiters can Malaysians ask for these holders of the highest offices in this country if not the Conference of Rulers where all that is for the greater good of this country could be deliberated with respect, reverence and true statesmanship befitting their office.
We will wait for interesting times ahead in our Malaysian history.
Read the full article:
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Why is UMNO so focussed on Sex?
Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan said that UMNO would expose Kajang voters to the ‘truth’ about the Opposition Leader, who is contesting in the by-election.
“His sodomy case with (his former aide) Mohd Saiful (Bukhari Azlan) and his video case… so the Kajang voters must be told about these,” Ahmad was quoted as saying yesterday.
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Free Malaysia Today
Analysts: Sex issue will backfire on Umno
Anwar Ibrahim’s alleged sex scandals are saturated and overused as campaign fodder, say analysts.
PETALING JAYA: Umno’s strategy of highlighting Anwar Ibrahim’s alleged sexual issues in the run-up to the Kajang by-election will either backfire on the party or leave voters indifferent, said political analysts.
“The Kajang electorate is not your typical east coast kampung electorate. A lot has been said about the sex scandal already, and it’s been saturated,” said Dr Lim Teck Ghee, director of Centre for Policy Initiatives (CPI).
“What voters want to hear is how the BN is going to improve conditions of life in Kajang and Selangor, rather than focus on any kind of personal smear campaign. I’m sure it’s going to backfire on BN.”
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Free Malaysia Today
EC: No power to act on smear campaign
According to the Election Commission (EC) chairman, the EC only bears responsibility during the campaign period.
PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has no power to stop any smear campaign prior to the nomination day of a particular by-election.
Its chairman Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof told FMT today that the commission could only bear responsibility during the campaign period.
When asked to comment on Padang Serai MP N Surendran’s call for the EC to summon Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak on the smear campaign against Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim in the Kajang by-election, Abdul Aziz simply said that politicians know that they should follow the laws.
“All politicians know the laws of the election campaign and the code of ethics during campaign period.
“So not only Barisan Nasional (BN) but everyone must co-operate, understand and follow the law,” he said, stressing that the law was not something new.
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/02/03/ec-no-power-to-act-on-smear-campaign/
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RIDHUAN TEE FOR KAJANG BY-ELECTION? Is he going top offer himself in sacrifice?
He wants a Muslim Chinese. Well, he is one, the most prominent /infamous one.
“If we put a Malay (Chinese Muslim), certainly the Malays would not reject (the candidate). The purpose is to reduce PKR’s majority, as the chances of BN winning is fairly remote,” he noted.
Malaysiakini
3:50PM Feb 3, 2014
Ridhuan: MCA should field a Chinese Muslim in Kajang
3:50PM Feb 3, 2014
Ridhuan: MCA should field a Chinese Muslim in Kajang
Ridhuan Tee Abdullah has proposed that the MCA field a Chinese Muslim candidate, in a bid to win the Malay hearts and capture the seat from PKR.
The academician – in an opinion piece in Sinar Harian today – said Malays account for 48 percent of the population in the state constituency, whereas there are 41 percent Chinese and 10 percent Indians.
He said PKR has won the seat since 2008 and what’s more, if it had a Chinese majority which backs the opposition, the BN coalition would be faring much worse then.
“Hence, reflect on this MCA. MCA has never been strong as it only won seats in Malay-majority areas. What is puzzling is that MCA is confident that it could recapture Kajang,” he said in the posting.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253427
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Dirty minded UMNO will play up SEX against Anwar at Kajang by-election http://weehingthong.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/anwar-ibrahim-as-selangor-mentri-besar-speculation-or-truth/ …
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SEX REARS ITS UGLY HEAD AGAIN. No thanks to dirty-minded UMNO!
Malaysiakini
6:00PM Feb 2, 2014
Umno to remind voters on Anwar’s ‘sex issues’
BN will highlight Anwar Ibrahim’s alleged sexual issues to expose voters to “the truth” about the opposition leader in the lead up to the Kajang by-election.
Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan said that voters are being “deceived” as Anwar, who is Pakatan Rakyat’s candidate in the coming polls, is giving them the perception that he is free from any such cases.
“His sodomy case with (his former aide) Mohd Saiful (Bukhari Azlan) and his video case … so the Kajang voters must be told about these.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253374
Refer to:
Anwar Ibrahim: another sex video, an amateurish attempt to smear him.
SEX VIDEOS: THREATS TO THE GOOD NAME OF GOOD POLITICIANS!
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Another ‘expert’ comes up with another theory of Anwar’s motive for running for Kajang: he wants to be Mb to rub shoulders with royalty.
Malaysiakini
12:00PM Feb 2, 2014
‘Anwar wants to be MB to mingle in royal circles’
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PKR de factor leader Anwar Ibrahim apparently has his sights on the Selangor Menteri Besar post to have access to the Rulers’ Council as well as other influential quarters, his former ally Chandra Muzaffar said.
In an interview with Berita Harian Ahad today, he said that this would be Anwar’s tactic to get in the good books of the palace.
“I feel Anwar’s main aim is not to be MB, but he has other goals. This is his strategy to win Putrajaya.
“He will use this to prove to Malaysians that he is an efficient and competent MB, who is more effective than the previous MB, and he will use this to ‘brag’ and influence the people.
“He will also try to get close to other MB’s to gain support…He will be able to mix with the public more easily and more importantly, be closer to the (Selangor sultan) and Malay rulers through the Rulers’ Council,” he said.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253350
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Yesterday, Malaysiakini followed the Star and NSTP in reporting the negative views of Kajang residents to Anwar standing in Kajang. Only Malaysia Chronicle was positive.
Today, Malaysian Insider gives a positive slant.
Malaysian Insider
Kajang folk excited over prospect of having ‘star’ assemblyman
BY ELIZABETH ZACHARIAH
February 02, 2014
The last time Kajang was associated with a famous politician was when former health minister Tan Sri Lee Kim Sai represented the state constituency as the Hulu Langat MP.
That was almost 20 years ago and when MCA was powerful.
This past week, Kajang residents have found out that they have the opportunity of being represented by another well-known leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is speculated to replace Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim if the PKR de facto leader wins the by-election.
Reaction to the news has been mixed but the prospect of having the opposition leader as assemblyperson has made its way into coffee-shop talk, living rooms and places of worship: sparking excitement among the town’s residents and raising questions why Anwar has chosen this town, famed for its satay and the federal prison in Sungai Jelok.
While many in the town south of capital Kuala Lumpur express surprise over the reasons for the by-election, their conversation invariably turn to the perks of having a leader with clout.
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“Anwar as menteri besar will mean that a whole range of issues in the town can be settled. I am sure funds will be found to address the traffic congestion in the town and roads leading out during peak hours,” said businessman Abdul Munir.
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Desperate men do desperate things.
Will Liow of the MCA ask her to run in Kajang?
Why not? According to Wikipedia, she is a Politician and she supports Najib, the BN and the MCA.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Yeoh/108289232532968
She is also the THIRD MOST POWERFUL WOMAN IN MALAYSIA.
MCA-owned Star Newspaper Advert: Malaysia’s TOP TEN most powerful women…
She is definitely better looking than Anwar Ibrahim. Any time.
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Malaysiakini
6:34PM Feb 1, 2014
MB: I’ve nothing to do with Twitter war
Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has said that he is not involved in the actions of his ex-political aide Faekah Hussin who has been criticising other PKR leaders on Twitter.
He said the “cold war” between Faekah and another ex-aide Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad does not reflect his stand on the Kajang by-election and possible change of MB.
“I will make a press statement on what the state and our stand is in these maters… Whatever that is written online is not our official stand.
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Yesterday, Faekah made several postings on Twitter, among others criticising those who were after the MB post.
Today, Nik Nazmi responded on his Twitter, saying: “We are no longer setpol (political secretaries) but we still talk a lot about politics.”
The Twitter war stemmed from the speculation that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim would replace Khalid as menteri besar.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253324
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An unlikely candidate for Kajang!
This is the best candidate to win the kajang seat for BN.
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HERE IS AN UNEXPECTED TWIST TO THE KAJANG BY-ELECTION!
Malaysiakini
12:37PM Feb 1, 2014
Kajang polls hopeful caught in racism row
Yuktes Vijay, a former legal aide of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyer Sankara Nair, has been caught in a racism row after a controversial Chinese New Year greeting status he posted on his Facebook page on Thursday.
Yuktes, who has offered himself as an independent candidate for the Kajang by-election against Anwar, made his Chinese New Year greetings to only five percent of the Chinese community who he said are “good and grateful”.
“To all the DAP and other Chinese who are in the same direction as them, please drink a lot and drive your cars to Genting. If you manage to reach there, please gamble as though today is the last day of the world.
“If you manage to wake up tomorrow, it is fated, we can’t change anything, we have to fight the racist attitude for one more year. To my family which are the five percent, you know I love you all,” he posted on his Facebook late on Thursday.
‘I hate the 95 percent because they voted for DAP’
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However, Yuktes, who also served briefly as an aide to current Deputy Education Minister II P Kamalanathan after leaving Anwar’s legal team, defended his posting and claimed it is unfair to label him a racist.
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“Can I be called racist when the five percent who support me are also from the same race?” he asked in subsequent Facebook posting late last night.
“I hate the 95 percent of the composition (Chinese) because they support DAP, not because they are from that composition (Chinese),” he said.
“I hate DAP and that will not change,” Yuktes said
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253300
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Malaysiakini
1:00PM Feb 1, 2014
‘Elections as political strategy must be lauded’
The use of elections to obtain political advantage “strengthens electoral democracy” and elections should therefore be “nurtured and encouraged”, PKR vice-president N Surendran said today in response to criticisms of PKR’s ‘Kajang move’.
The Padang Serai MP said that it is the right of the political party to go back to the people as part of a political strategy, be it through a by-election or a national election.
“Much of the criticism has been knee-jerk, poorly reasoned and displays a lack of understanding of party and electoral politics,” Surendran said in a statement today.
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“A by-election is a superb way for the people to have their say; every properly conducted by-election strengthens democracy, and is an affirmation of participatory democracy,” he said.
“The critics of the ‘ Kajang move’ fail to perceive that a modern democracy cannot effectively function without the crowding and jostling of political parties seeking electoral and political advantage. This political advantage can be sought through every legitimate and permitted method, including by-elections,” he added.
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A by-election is not against the interest of the rakyat, it is instead for the “best possible” thing for the rakyat, Surendran added.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253304
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Only Malaysia Chronicle takes a different tack in being POSITIVE about the by-election.
Malaysia Chronicle
Friday, 31 January 2014 18:22
FACTS ARE 1. Anwar will sweep Kajang 2. Umno can forget about S’gor with him as MB
Written by P Dinesh, Malaysia Chronicle
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Selangor had been plagued for some time by tensions between the MB, Khalid Ibrahim, and Azmin Ali. PKR had 14 seats and DAP and PAS had 15 each. Khalid had clearly been exploiting these numbers to ensure Azmin did not replace him, playing off PAS and DAP against PKR.
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Malaysiakini follows The Star in interviewing a few people and concluding that Kajang folk are up in arms over the by-election.
Malaysiakini
8:57AM Feb 1, 2014
Kajang folk up in arms over by-election
Many local residents have expressed their disapproval with PKR’s decision to vacate the Kajang state assembly seat in order to pave way for Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim to become the state representative there.
Residents met by Malaysiakini said that they are not clear as to what benefits the by-election will bring to them.
Samuri Dahlan, 57, said he does not understand why the by-election was necessary when the previous representative, Lee Chin Cheh was still alive and healthy.
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Another Kajang voter from Taman Sungai Kantan, who wanted only to be known as Lilyzurey, said the ‘Kajang move’ was akin to playing with the mandate given by the people in the general election.
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Rus Azlan Othman, 29, from Saujana Impian, wants the vacancy to be filled immediately for the benefit of the Kajang people.
“I don’t know why (Lee) resigned but the vacant seat must be filled within a month. This by-election has its benefits and consequences, but if done in the nearest future, it will not be a major waste of money,” he said.
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Rus Azlan Othman, 29, from Saujana Impian, wants the vacancy to be filled immediately for the benefit of the Kajang people.
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Agnes Lee, a 42-year-old housewife, is disappointed because despite voting for the first time in Kaang last May, she now has to vote again.
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Chen Chooi Har, 36, feels Anwar is not needed in Kajang and feels “cheated” with the political strategy to place the opposition leader there.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253284
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The Malay Mail Online - 12 minutes agoFlags of both BN and Pas seen here next to a paddy field in Sungai Limau in this file photo — Picture by K.E. OoiKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 …
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While the DAP has publicly stated their support for the Opposition leader, PAS has been extra cautious.
The PAS national leadership has also indicated that it may not necessarily support Anwar should he make a move for the MB’s post, and that the three parties have so far only agreed on Anwar’s candidacy for the Kajang by-election.
YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA
PKR struggles to present united front as by-election looms
The Malay Mail Online
HULU LANGAT, Feb 1 — PKR is redoubling its efforts to convince voters in Kajang that there is no bad blood among its leaders amid growing public anger over the party’s move to trigger a by-election in the area.
Top of the party’s agenda right now is to present a united front among its three leaders- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Selangor mentri besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim and party deputy president Azmin Ali.
Yesterday, the three PKR men were seen together at the Kariah mosque here, despite talk of souring ties between Khalid and Anwar.
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Anwar’s appearance with Khalid and Azmin appears to be part of a subtle campaign to reassure voters that all is well within the party, and to dispel rumours that Anwar is planning to oust the Mentri Besar.
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The three were in fine form yesterday, obliging with ready smiles. And crucially, they were seen and photographed while in easy conversation with each other.
http://my.news.yahoo.com/pkr-struggles-present-united-front-election-looms-225300974.html
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DATUK LEE CHONG WEI TO CHALLENGE ANWAR?
Is Lee Chong Wei going to be the MCA candidate for Kajang?
Are we talking about the one and only Datuk Lee Chong Wei, BADMINTON MAN, and reputedly FLOM’S STEPSON?
Seriously, how did his name turn up?
Well, it’s all over Twitterland!
“Justru itu saya mencadangkan supaya MCA meletakkan pemain badminton, Datuk Lee Chong Wei sebagai calon BN di Kajang,” kata Ketua Umno Bahagian Padang Besar, Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidinkepada FMT malam tadi.
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Free Malaysia Today
Zahidi cadangkan Lee Chong Wei dipilih calon BN Kajang
Lee Chong Wei yang terkenal di seluruh dunia setaraf dengan Anwar Ibrahim yang terkenal di seluruh dunia juga.
KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Umno Bahagian Padang Besar, Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin berpendapat MCA perlu meletakkan calon yang popular untuk mengatasi calon PKR, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Katanya, jika MCA meletakkan calon tempatan yang dikenali ramai tetapi ia tidak dapat mengatasi populariti Anwar Ibrahim yang terkenal di seluruh dunia.
“Justru itu saya mencadangkan supaya MCA meletakkan pemain badminton, Datuk Lee Chong Wei sebagai calon BN di Kajang,” katanya kepada FMT malam tadi.
Beliau yang juga ahli parlimen Padang Besar berkata jika Lee Chong Wei menjadi calon BN, ia dapat “divert” pelbagai isu yang melanda negara sekarang.
Katanya, jika MCA pernah meletakkan pemain bola sepak, Soh Chin Aun bertanding di parlimen Kota Melaka pada tahun 1986, apa salahnya MCA meletakkan Lee Chong Wei yang terkenal di seluruh dunia juga.
Zahidi menambah jika MCA meletakkan calon baru, BN akan kalah teruk kerana para pengundi belum mengenali calon tersebut.
“Sebaliknya jika Lim Chong Wei bertanding, para pengundi sudah mengenali beliau dan tidak mustahil beliau dapat membuat kejutan mengalahkan Anwar Ibrahim.
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%MSS_ZAZA% @zainoor_asyura Lee Chong Wei jadi calon MCA .. -_- mcm pelik je
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Derek cheongshengze @Derekcheongsz Apparently MCA is planning to field Dato Lee Chong Wei for the Kajang state seat,making things interesting here 😎
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Nami (なみ) @comradenami OK, seriously, Lee Chong Wei will become Kajang candidate for MCA? He plays badminton, but can he become ADUN?
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Philip Golingai @PhilipGolingai Asked if national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei was among the names listed, @liowtionglai said “Anything is possible.”
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Brandon 007 @Brandon120697 Some people are asking MCA to put Lee Chong Wei in Kajang
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DDW @datowoo Protected Tweets Zahidi cadangkan Lee Chong Wei dipilih calon BN Kajang | Free Malaysia Today http://fb.me/1hJUHOK6L
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YES, LIOW WILL CHALLENGE ANWAR AT KAJANG IF HIS PARTY ALLOWS HIM TO.
BUT WE THINK THEY WON’T LET HIM BE THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB. SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE SACRIFICED.
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Rafizi Rahim: KAJANG MOVE: The real game changer in the quest for PUTRAJAYA (改变格局：加影行动)
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Malaysiakini
6:39PM Jan 30, 2014
13 PKR northern region reps back Anwar for Kajang
In the midst of various criticisms against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s surprising candidacy in Kajang, PKR’s northern region youth wings have jointly pledged their support for their boss.
The statement issued today was jointly signed by 13 people, including Youth chiefs Dr Afif Bahardin (Penang, also Seberang Jaya assemblyperson), Azman Nasruddin (Kedah, Lunas assemblyperson), Amar Ghazali (Perlis) and Zafril Eusoff (Perak).
MPs Sim Tze Tzin (Bayan Baru) and Gooi Hsiao Leung (Alor Setar), as well as state assemblypersons Lee Khai Loon (Machang Bubuk), Ong Chin Wen (Bukit Tengah), Dr Krishnamoorthy Rajannaidu (Bukit Selambau), Chang Lih Kang (Teja), Simon Ooi (Bakar Arang), Tan Kar Hing (Simpang Pulai), Chua Yee Ling (Kuala Sepetang) also signed the statement in support of Anwar.
“We fully support Anwar to contest in Kajang to ensure a total win for Pakatan Rakyat in the by-election,” they said.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253226
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ARE THE RAKYAT, INCLUDING SUPPORTERS OF PAKATAN RAKYAT, UP IN ARMS AGAINST ANWAR IBRAHIM’S DECISION TO STAND IN KAJANG?
If you believe the Star and the NST, that is the case. Note the headlines, content and SLANT of both publications!
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The owners of the Star are MCA.
Star
Thursday January 30, 2014 MYT 8:20:14 AM
Memes provide comic relief over by-election
Comical: Netizens come up with creative jokes over the by-election.
PETALING JAYA: A host of memes have inundated Facebook, with Netizens creating images that mock Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, PKR strategic director Rafizi Ramli and other political parties over the Kajang by-election.
Most of the memes centre around satay that Kajang is famous for.
One picture depicts Anwar holding sticks of satay with the caption “Satay Kajang Turun Harga!”, a reference to the Turun rally calling for prices to be lowered.
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/01/30/Memes-provide-comic-relief-over-byelection/
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Thursday January 30, 2014 MYT 10:18:32 AM
PKR leaders singing praises of Anwar, but Netizens do not think so
KAJANG: PKR leaders have been singing praises of their adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as they defend his move to Kajang before a critical public.
But their words only seem to serve as added ammunition to disgruntled people on social media who mock the tributes to the Opposition Leader.
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Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the contest was not about the electorate but more about the interests of an individual.
The Prime Minister said in his twitter account @NajibRazak: “Regardless of the infighting, this by-election in Kajang is less about the people but more about the interests of one man #BETTERNATION.”
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Thursday January 30, 2014 MYT 8:20:43 AM
Social media abuzz over PKR’s stance, saying ‘it’s comedy hour
PETALING JAYA: The plea by PKR strategy director Rafizi Ramli for the people to forgive the party for the resignation of its Kajang assemblyman to make way for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has not been received well by the people.
Charles Furfur Lee said “Owhh just shut up. You guys are no different than the ones you kutuk (insult).”
Wan Zul said: “I always thought Rafizi is different from other politicians who treat us like idiots. Apparently I’m wrong.”
Many also expressed that they feel used and that the welfare of the people had not been taken into consideration by the politicians.
Izzati Maamor commented: “Crap. Two wrongs don’t make a right. You treat rakyat like a pawn. Rakyat has gone through enough difficulties.”
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In the following report, PAS is quoted as AGAINST Anwar’s decision.
The Star is trying to create what is non-existent to drive a wedge between PAS and PKR. This is what we know as ‘Divide and Rule”.
Thursday January 30, 2014 MYT 10:17:52 AM
PAS slams PKR’s move to name Anwar as candidate
PETALING JAYA: PAS, which holds 15 seats in Selangor state assembly, has criticised PKR’s move to name Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as candidate for the Kajang state seat by-election.
PAS Dewan Ulama information chief Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali claimed that the decision to choose Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim as Selangor Mentri Besar was made by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang.
“Any move to replace Khalid would tantamount to an insult to our party president’s intelligence,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Dr Mohd Khairuddin blamed the latest fiasco on “certain PKR leaders” with personal interests while Khalid was mentri besar.
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/01/30/PAS-slams-PKRs-move-to-name-Anwar-as-candidate/
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THE NST IS NOT MUCH BETTER THAN THE STAR IN ITS COVERAGE.
The owners the NST are UMNO.
NST
31 January 2014| last updated at 11:42PM
‘By-election is PKR’s own doing’
PKR and the Pakatan alliance have drawn heavy flak after Kajang assemblyman Lee Chin Cheh announced his resignation on Monday to make way for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to contest.
The manoeuvre flabbergasted many, evoking a wave of condemnation from many quarters, including PKR’s political ally, Pas, and opposition-friendly non-governmental organisation Bersih.
The move has been slammed as undermining the mandate given by the Kajang constituents in the 13th General Election, an abuse of the democratic process and a waste of public funds and time.
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad joined the fray, saying Anwar was only interested in pursuing his personal goal to become the prime minister, not serving the people.
Pas ulama council information chief Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said PKR had “betrayed” the tahaluf siyasi (political cooperation) in the opposition alliance by forcing the by-election.
Anwar’s decision to contest came amid escalating tension between PKR vice-president Azmin Ali and Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.
s1 January 2014| last updated at 10:44PM
Karpal: Candidacy a collective decision
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP chairman Karpal Singh yesterday insisted that the candidacy of PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the upcoming Kajang by-election was a collective decision by the opposition alliance.
He said the move was “a decision that has far-reaching consequences and has to be decided upon carefully, and cannot be made by PKR alone”.
Karpal’s claim was in contrast to the hostile reaction by several top DAP and Pas leaders, when it was made known that PKR was forcing a by-election in Kajang.
DAP party secretary-general Lim Guan Eng was quoted on Monday as saying he was not made aware of PKR’s plan to vacate the Kajang state seat.
Selangor Pas commissioner Iskandar Abdul Samad, on the same day, said he was caught off-guard by PKR’s move.
Selangor Pas Youth threatened to boycott the by-election if PKR failed to give a reasonable explanation on the matter.
Despite the negative reaction from PKR’s allies, including quarters within his own party, Karpal said he threw his full support behind the move.
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ISN’T IT TIME HE KEPT QUIET FOR HIS OWN GOOD? If he stayed away from the public eye, we may forget his sexploit…maybe!
Ex-MCA President Chua throws ‘sodomy’ into the Kajang mixing bowl but is reminded of his own sexploit!
Malaysiakini
7:57AM Jan 31, 2014
Look at yourself first, ‘hypocrite’ Chua told
YOURSAY ‘The former MCA president has forgotten his own sex video scandal…’
Sodomy twist thrown into the Kajang mix
Negarawan: Dr Chua Soi Lek, it is Chinese New Year Eve and you choose to spew your poison on this day. For a person who has been caught in a sexual tryst with a prostitute, your statement is purely hypocritical.
The fair-minded rakyat of Malaysia know that these are politically-motivated and trumped up charges against Anwar Ibrahim by Umno/BN. In your case, your “performance” was a conscious act on your part. It is best that you enjoy your retirement days peacefully, with whatever wealth you have got through MCA.
Shah54: The former MCA president has forgotten his own sex video scandal and is talking about the alleged sodomy trial of Anwar Ibrahim.
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http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253236
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Malaysiakini
2:30PM Jan 30, 2014
Sodomy twist thrown into the Kajang mix
..former MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek is convinced that it is a political charade orchestrated in relation to the prosecution’s appeal against Anwar’s acquittal in the Sodomy II case.
The appeal hearing is slated for Feb 12 and 13.
“I believe it is related to his court case…. It would also put pressure on the judges since the person in the dock would be an election candidate.
“And if the appeal is eventually upheld, the opposition would paint the town red with criticism of the judiciary and accuse the government of a conspiracy,” he told Malaysiakini.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253194
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These MCA guys really have their daggers sharpened for each other!
Ong Tee Keat, ex-MCA President, asks Liow Tiong Lai, present MCA President, to run against Anwar, knowing full well that Liow would get thrashed!
Free Malaysia Today
Tee Keat: Liow should contest in Kajang
The MCA president should contest in the Kajang by-election to save the party from present embarrassment in Selangor, says Ong Tee Keat.
PETALING JAYA: MCA president Liow Tiong Lai should be the BN candidate in the Kajang by-election to help save the party from the present embarrassment of zero representation in the Selangor State Assembly.
Former minister and ex-MCA chief Ong Tee Keat was today responding to Liow’s statement yesterday that the question of a candidate should not arise because Kajang had always been a MCA seat.
“I call on the Kajang by-election committee chairman Wee Ka Siong to nominate Liow Tiong Lai to be the MCA and BN candidate for Kajang,” Ong said in a statement today.
“As PKR is fielding the national opposition leader, perhaps only someone of Liow’s stature would have the desired parity to take on Anwar Ibrahim, the former deputy prime minister,” he added.
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/01/30/tee-keat-liow-should-contest-kajang/
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A skewer is the long and narrow stick used to pierce and hold the pieces of meat together. To be skewered means to be pierced.
Malaysiakini
5:59PM Jan 30, 2014
Zuraida skewers Wee over ‘satay town’ gaffe
In an interesting twist to the Kajang saga, PKR Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin has taken MCA deputy president Wee Ka Siong to task for “insulting” the people of Kajang by calling the place a “satay town”.
“As a national leader, Wee should realise that calling Kajang a satay town is downright insulting and demeaning to the residents of Kajang.
“Kajang may be famous for its satay but it is definitely not a satay town, nor its residents ‘satay people’.
“Kajang residents have already rejected BN and MCA in the last election, and there is no need for MCA to further insult the people of Kajang in that manner,” Zuraida said in a statement today.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253222
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MCA deputy President, Wee Ka Siong, insults Kajang! Calls it a little satay town.
Malaysiakini
5:35PM Jan 29, 2014
MCA grills PKR: Great leader in satay town?
“You think he is world class… Then why choose a small satay place to contest? Worse still, he doesn’t want to become menteri besar,” said party deputy president Wee Ka Siong.
Speaking to reporters after attending the MCA presidential council meeting, Wee was responding to Azmin, who said the people of Kajang should be grateful because a “world class and great leader” is contesting there.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/253118
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Malaysian Insider
Anwar memes making social media rounds
The meme of Daruk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Kajang’s best-known product – satay. – The Malaysian Insider pic, January 29, 2014.
Internet memes poking fun at Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have already sprouted, barely 24 hours after the opposition leader was announced as PKR’s candidate for Selangor’s Kajang seat.
One has a picture of the opposition leader with Kajang’s most famous product – satay – in the background with the caption “Jika saya memang dun kajang, harga satay akan turun” (If I win the Kajang seat, the price of satay will go down).
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Another meme has a picture of Anwar holding a bunch of satay sticks with the caption “Satay turun harga jika saya menang” (the price of satay to be reduced if I win) with the price reduced from the current RM1 a stick to 30sen a stick.
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/anwar-memes-making-social-media-rounds
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MCA man dreams of victory. Dream on while it lasts, before it becomes a NIGHTMARE!
He lost by 6,824 votes against the DAP man in GE13. In the by-election he will be THRASHED!
Free Malaysia Today
MCA man confident against Anwar
BN’s GE 13 candidate for Kajang says he has an edge of 12,000 votes over the opposition leader.
PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional’s GE13 candidate for Kajang, Lee Ban Seng, believes he will capture at least 12,000 votes against Anwar Ibrahim if BN nominates him for the upcoming by-election.
Speaking to FMT today, Lee said his ability to muster 12,747 votes in the general election last May 5 despite the prevailing anti-BN mood proved that he had a significant amount of support in the constituency of 38,965 voters.
“If I can get 12,000 votes when there was a strong swing to Pakatan, that means I have a baseline support of 12,000 votes,” said the local Kajang man.
“This is my edge against Anwar if they field me again.”
He said he won 18% of the Chinese votes and more than 50% of the Malay votes in the May election.
Lee lost to PKR’s Lee Chin Cheh, who resigned yesterday to make way for the first by-election to take place in Selangor since GE13. PKR today announced Anwar as the Pakatan Rakyat candidate.
Selangor MCA deputy chief Donald Lim told FMT his party would wait until after the Chinese New Year celebrations to announce its candidate.
“It won’t be announced so soon,” he said. “We expect it would take a while, until after the Chinese New Year.”
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/01/28/mca-man-confident-against-anwar/
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Malaysiakini
4:00PM Jan 28, 2014
PAS sees red, Youth threatens to boycott Kajang polls
Selangor PAS has voiced out against Anwar Ibrahim’s bid to take over the Kajang state assembly seat from Lee Chin Cheh, especially if it is for him to become Selangor menteri besar.
Selangor PAS Youth said that the move, which triggered a by-election, was a waste of public money and it would even boycott PKR’s bid to win back Kajang if necessary.
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Meanwhile, Selangor PAS said it is watching for seismic changes within PKR with interest.
It would intervene and propose its own candidate for MB if there was indeed a bid to oust Khalid as speculated.
PAS sees red, Youth threatens to boycott Kajang polls
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YES, ANWAR WILL RUN FOR THE KAJANG STATE SEAT!
HE WARNS BN NOT TO CONTEST!
Malaysiakini
11:48AM Jan 28, 2014
S’gor MB confirms Anwar to run for Kajang
PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim will contest in the recently vacated Kajang state seat, the party confirmed today.
Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim announced the decision at PKR headquarters today, but said he will continue his duties as MB “for the time being”.
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Both Anwar and Abdul Khalid, who attended the press conference together, did not outrightly dismiss the possibility of Anwar taking over as MB, merely saying that their focus at the moment was on retaining the Kajang seat.
Anwar said he had “no choice” but to contest since the PKR political bureau and Pakatan Rakyat together had decided that he should contest the seat.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/252950
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Malaysiakini
12:00PM Jan 28, 2014
Don’t contest Kajang by-election, Anwar tells BN
If the Election Commission is so concerned about the expenditure that will be incurred in holding the Kajang by-election, then ‘the BN should not contest’.
Saying this, PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim – who is to contest the state seat – said the BN should instead “let PKR continue our work” in Selangor.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/252956
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YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA
In Selangor, knives being sharpened for MB Khalid
The Malay Mail Online
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The sign on the door to the Selangor mentri besar’s office still reads “Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim”, but the surprise resignation of a state assemblyman yesterday has set in motion events that may soon bring a change.
The Malay Mail Online understands that high-level discussions are well under way among top Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders to replace Khalid, although no decision has been made as the three parties within the ruling coalition do not agree on his successor.
“We have approached two senior leaders in DAP and two in PAS and brought up the matter… there is a general feeling that Khalid should no longer remain as MB; too many thing have led to this,” a PKR leader told The Malay Mail Online on condition of anonymity.
While popular with the general public, Khalid’s penchant for unilateral decision-making in administrating the country’s wealthiest state is understood to be a source of dissatisfaction among PR leaders in the state.
http://my.news.yahoo.com/selangor-knives-being-sharpened-mb-khalid-230000429.html
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YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA
Anwar knew Lee was going to resign, Azmin says
The Malay Mail Online –
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was aware of Kajang state assemblyman Lee Chin Cheh’s intended resignation ahead of today’s announcement, PKR deputy president Azmin Ali said this evening.
“There was a discussion on the matter yesterday, we were aware of Lee’s decision,” the PKR deputy president told The Malay Mail Online.
Azmin declined further comment, saying that the focus now was on “moving forward” and in deciding what was best for Selangor.
“Let us not speculate. There has been too much speculation,” the Bukit Antarabangsa state assemblyman said.
http://my.news.yahoo.com/anwar-knew-lee-going-resign-azmin-says-124700739.html
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Star
Monday January 27, 2014 MYT 10:44:44 PM
PKR Youth throws support behind Anwar Ibrahim as MB
PETALING JAYA: PKR Youth will support any move to instal Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Selangor Mentri Besar.
“Based on his experience and credibility to lead the nation, the wing believes that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the best candidate for Kajang and to be appointed mentri besar,” said its chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin.
He added that Anwar would be able to speed up the reformasi agenda in Selangor.
Shamsul, who is Bukit Katil MP, said they respected Kajang assemblyman Lee Chin Cheh’s decision to resign from the post.
“His resignation opens the door for PKR and Pakatan Rakyat to offer an experienced leader with lots of calibre to lead Selangor.
Shamsul was commenting on Lee’s resignation earlier in the day when he submitted his papers to State Assembly speaker Hannah Yeoh.
PKR Youth throws support behind Anwar Ibrahim as MB
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Neither Khalid Ibrahim nor Azmin Ali but Anwar Ibrahim for Mentri Besar, Selangor?
July 29, 2013
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RAJA PETRA KAMARUDIN THINKS THAT IT WILL HAPPEN.
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Free Malaysia Today
Khalid is not resigning, MB’s office says again
Mentri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim is not resigning from his post, says his press secretary Arfa’eza Aziz.
PETALING JAYA: Selangor Menteri Besar’s press secretary Arfa’eza Aziz has denied rumours that Abdul Khalid Ibrahim is resigning from his post to make way for PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Arfa’eza said today she was not aware of such a plan and that the menteri besar had not said anything to her.
“We had a long discussion yesterday (Sunday) about the water issue and PKNS but he did not mention anything about resigning,” she told FMT when contacted today.
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YES, DENY IT HE MAY, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE ANWAR IS ON THE WAY TO BECOMING MENTRI BESAR!
Malaysiakini
5:15PM Jan 27, 2014
PKR Kajang rep quits, Anwar to contest
Amid the raging speculation that Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim may be ousted, a state seat is vacated by its incumbent.
Kajang assemblyperson Lee Chin Cheh tendered his resignation after meeting with his party supremo Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon.
Speculation is rife that the ex-Gerakan leader is paving the way for Anwar to contest the state seat in order to replace Khalid as menteri besar.
In a text message to Malaysiakini, Selangor senior exco and state PAS commissioner Iskandar Samad confirmed that Anwar would be contesting.
According to Iskandar, he was informed of this by PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution.
Meanwhile, Selangor Speaker Hannah Yeoh announced that Lee had vacated his seat but declined to comment on whether it was related to the differences between Khalid and Anwar.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/252904
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Star
Monday January 27, 2014 MYT 2:59:41 PM
Anwar dismisses speculation he will be Selangor MB
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed speculation that he will be the new Selangor Mentri Besar replacing Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
“Speculation. There have been (such) suggestions from 2008,” said the Opposition Leader after attending a court case in Jalan Duta High Court here Monday.
Anwar said he meets Khalid regularly and his last meeting with him was on Friday and not on Sunday as speculated.
Anwar dismisses speculation he will be Selangor MB
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Star
Monday January 27, 2014 MYT 11:41:11 AM
Anwar Ibrahim to be Selangor MB?
PETALING JAYA: Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim is believed to have agreed to step down from his post.
Khalid is expected to announce his decision to go this Wednesday, according to party insiders.
They said that PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was on course to become the next Mentri Besar.
A by-election in a state seat is expected to be held to enable Anwar to join the Selangor Legislative Assembly and take over the top job.
Anwar Ibrahim to be Selangor MB?
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Malaysia Today
Is this about the Selangor MB?
I was told that negotiations are ongoing even as you read this. Is this what Anwar is going to announce in his “Perutusan Khas Untuk Rakyat Malaysia” at 3.00pm tomorrow?
THE CORRIDORS OF POWER
Raja Petra Kamarudin
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Ketua Pembangkang merangkap Ketua Umum KEADILAN, akan memberikan satu ucapan khas “Perutusan Khas Untuk Rakyat Malaysia” pada:
Tarikh: 26 Januari 2014 (AHAD)
Waktu: 3 Petang
Tempat: Cayman 1, 2 & 3, Level 10, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi 017-3540042
Wartawan dan jurugambar dijemput membuat liputan.
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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Leader of the Opposition and Defacto Leader of KEADILAN, will be giving an address entitled “Special Address to Malaysians” on:
Date: 26 January 2014 (SUNDAY)
Time: 3pm
Venue: Cayman 1, 2 & 3, Level 10, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 PJ, Selangor.
For further information, please contact 017-3540042
Reporters and photographers are invited to cover this event.
Keadilan Daily
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At 3.00pm tomorrow, Anwar Ibrahim is going to deliver a ‘Special Address’ to all Malaysians.
I wonder what this is about. Is it about the Allah word crisis?
I doubt it…
I can only suspect that this must be about an even bigger problem than the Allah word issue. And this would be the Selangor Menteri Besar (MB) crisis.
I was told that DAP and PAS have agreed that Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim be removed as MB, as the PKR Supreme Council is demanding. But they do not want Azmin Ali to replace Khalid.
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Hence that leaves only one option open to the party. One of the 12 ADUN would have to resign so that a by-election could be called and Anwar would then contest this seat. And if he wins the by-election, Anwar would take over as MB.
To sack Khalid and replace him with Azmin is a no-go. Not to sack Khalid would mean the Selangor crisis would never be resolved. The only way, therefore, is for Anwar to become the MB so that neither Khalid nor Azmin gets the job.
I was told that negotiations are ongoing even as you read this. Is this what Anwar is going to announce in his “Perutusan Khas Untuk Rakyat Malaysia” at 3.00pm tomorrow?
Interesting is it not?
http://www.malaysia-today.net/is-this-about-the-selangor-mb/
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Free Malaysia Today
Anwar as the Selangor MB?
PETALING JAYA: Plans are afoot within PKR to make the party’s de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim as the new Selangor Menteri Besar to replace the embattled Khalid Ibrahim.
This move is expected to solve the power struggle between Khalid and his nemesis Azmin Ali, who is the state PKR chief.
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It is also learned that the DAP hierarchy has agreed to this plan while it is unknown on how PAS would take it. It is also uncertain as to how the Sultan of Selangor will view this development.
In the May 2013 GE, both DAP and PAS won 15 seats each while PKR won 14, following which there were calls from PAS for the party’s candidate to be chosen as the MB.
At the same time, there were also attempts made to make Azmin as the new MB. However Khalid was eventually allowed to retain the MB post in the spirit of Pakatan camaraderie.
In recent weeks, the relationship between Azmin and Khalid deteriorated following the former’s removal from the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) board.
Many blamed Khalid for this as his move to strengthen his position for the April party polls. Khalid is expected to challenge Azmin for the deputy president’s post.
The PKNS fiasco resulted in PKR state reps and party leaders in support of Azmin to call upon the party to remove Khalid as the state MB, and replace him with their man Azmin.
Earlier this week, the party officially announced that there were no moves to remove Khalid.
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/01/25/anwar-as-the-selangor-mb/
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Free Malaysia Today
Rumble in S’gor PKR
The power struggle among top two PKR leaders in Selangor is not about to die down with state assemblymen taking sides to show their loyalty.
PETALING JAYA: Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim seems to be walking on a tightrope, facing revolt among fellow party leaders who want him replaced with nemesis Bukit Antarabangsa state assemblyman Azmin Ali, who is also the PKR deputy president.
The fight between the two could result in long-term instability to the state leadership, now in the hands of Pakatan Rakyat.
The 14 PKR state assemblymen in Selangor have taken sides and this has caused nighmares for Khalid in running the state smoothly.
Pakatan Rakyat cornered 44 state seats in Selangor at the last general election in May 2013. Fellow components DAP and PAS hold 15 seats each, in the 56-seat Selangor state assembly.
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Seri Andalas assemblyman Xavier Jayakumar and Sri Muda assemblyman Mat Shuhaimi Shafie confirmed that Selangor PKR, headed by Azmin, at a meeting on Jan 12, unanimously decided to write a collective letter to the national leadership stating their unhappiness with Khalid over several issues.
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/01/25/rumble-in-sgor-pkr/
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