Malaysiakini:
Harapan should not abandon principles in bid to form gov’t
“I want to clarify at this stage that it was interesting to see Tun Mahathir in support of Maria’s release when it was him that was instrumental in the cruel enforcement of the ISA.”
“Now I strongly urge the leaders of DAP to be very mindful when we choose our allies. Yes, there are no permanent friends, there are no permanent enemies, but there must be permanent principles. And when we choose our allies, we must be sure that their principles are genuinely in line with ours."
“Now I strongly urge the leaders of DAP to be very mindful when we choose our allies. Yes, there are no permanent friends, there are no permanent enemies, but there must be permanent principles. And when we choose our allies, we must be sure that their principles are genuinely in line with ours."
- Sangeeta Kaur Deo, 04 December 2016, DAP national conference, Shah Alam
YOURSAY | ‘It is not about getting into power with dubious reformists.’
Albert Wong: DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang, being a strong supporter of DAP, I have always valued your far-sighted political views. However, in this case, I believe your views are short-sided.
I agree that Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his Bersatu supporters might be able to get Warisan to make up the numbers to topple the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government.
But equally, without PKR, there is no way Mahathir can form the next government and be prime minister. So why keep saying only Mahathir can bring about a change in government?
Wouldn't it be more accurate to say that Pakatan Harapan Plus needs one another to stay together in order to make up that magical number for that badly needed political change? Why don't you ask Mahathir why he is so keen to be PM for only six months?
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“A lot of people feel that for a time, at least, I should come back. I have no wish to come back. I mean, coming back three times is a bit too much." "But there are certain people who are so strongly against him that, if he is named, they will not give their support. I would like to help him.” |
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Our countryman - like us, he is one BIG kerbau |
Frankly, can a sitting PM undo all evils in that short period? Even if you ask that, you will get a twisted reply. But all of us can guess his ulterior motives.
Kit Siang, I was surprised that you kept mum on this issue for a long time until now. Please come out straight on this issue. We trust you, or at least I do.
Cicak Boy: Sorry Kit Siang, but I am not convinced. If Sabah and Sarawak will not accept PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim now, what makes you so sure they will accept him in six months’ time?
To be fair to Anwar, would you and the entire top echelon of DAP and Amanah be willing to stake your political careers on that and leave politics if the handover does not happen?
Mahathir packed his government with Bersatu and divisive MPs, thwarted every attempt to implement the reforms promised by Harapan, and worked assiduously to undermine the credibility of Anwar as the next PM and DAP as a trustworthy partner in government.
What in heaven’s name do DAP and Amanah hope to achieve by installing Mahathir once again - and for six months? This is the height of foolishness and self-deception.
If Mahathir is sincere, he should remove the uncertainty around Anwar, agree to a senior and honorary government post (PM emeritus?), with Anwar as PM and having the freedom to choose the next cabinet.
Anything else will only lead to more loss of trust and belief in Harapan, continued rumours and speculation on succession, and yet another wasted six months of incessant uncertainty.
Apa Harapan: There was a transition period previously but Mahathir failed to provide any assurance for change. Do you trust him again to keep to his promise? Now that he has given an ultimatum to Anwar, it would seem that nothing else matters for him except for the PM post.
If right-thinking Malays do not want a harmonious and prosperous multiracial nation, then so be it. Mahathir is first and foremost a Malay-centric PM.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is the same, except that he has declared that he is Malay first. Both are useless to Malaysia as a multiracial nation.
If right-thinking Malays do not want a harmonious and prosperous multiracial nation, then so be it. Mahathir is first and foremost a Malay-centric PM.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is the same, except that he has declared that he is Malay first. Both are useless to Malaysia as a multiracial nation.
OmegaCentral: Don't waste your time, Kit Siang. The trust deficit is too great to overcome among PKR MPs and supporters. There is even the possibility that PKR MPs might even rebel against Anwar and won't support Mahathir even if Anwar does.
The extreme dislike for Mahathir for all that has happened since he became PM cannot be salvaged. It is set in stone.
The extreme dislike for Mahathir for all that has happened since he became PM cannot be salvaged. It is set in stone.
PurpleKoala5651: Uncle Lim, many have been with you for so many years even when Anwar joined Umno in 1982. Then, poor Anwar learned his bitter lessons, especially with Mahathir who led Malaysia for 22 years.
Even when Mahathir was at the nation’s helm for 22 months with Harapan, he never brought reformation to the administration. What Mahathir achieved was plenty of discontentment among Harapan members until the fall of the Harapan government.
One glaring example was how he allowed former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali to hatch the fall of the government.
When we were small, we used to say, “touch your heart and say” (speak truthfully). Uncle Lim, can’t you see? In Mahathir’s recent interview with Malaysiakini, he was beating around the bush when asked how he will hand over to Anwar after six months.
Uncle Lim, can you convince us that Mahathir will keep his promise? Uncle Lim, please stay with Anwar for the 15th general election. Many of us are convinced Mahathir was not good then and will not be good in six months’ time.
Even when Mahathir was at the nation’s helm for 22 months with Harapan, he never brought reformation to the administration. What Mahathir achieved was plenty of discontentment among Harapan members until the fall of the Harapan government.
One glaring example was how he allowed former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali to hatch the fall of the government.
When we were small, we used to say, “touch your heart and say” (speak truthfully). Uncle Lim, can’t you see? In Mahathir’s recent interview with Malaysiakini, he was beating around the bush when asked how he will hand over to Anwar after six months.
Uncle Lim, can you convince us that Mahathir will keep his promise? Uncle Lim, please stay with Anwar for the 15th general election. Many of us are convinced Mahathir was not good then and will not be good in six months’ time.
Shovelnose: Kit Siang, after years of being hardcore opposition, this justification shows how wrong you can get after tasting power.
Is the power grab a ‘be all, end all’? Are you saying that you're willing to work with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the likes to rip off the nation further?
Otherwise, where are Mahathir's numbers going to come from? Don't take your fervent voter base in the urban areas for granted. This wishy-washy stand will be DAP's bane.
Is the power grab a ‘be all, end all’? Are you saying that you're willing to work with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the likes to rip off the nation further?
Otherwise, where are Mahathir's numbers going to come from? Don't take your fervent voter base in the urban areas for granted. This wishy-washy stand will be DAP's bane.
Just A Malaysian: Kit Siang, Harapan should not stand for the renewal of Malaysian’s stale, racial, and corrupted politics. It is about building a new democratic Malaysia based on the Constitution and rule of law. It is not about getting into power with dubious reformists.
Let go of Mahathir and let go of Putrajaya for the time being.
Let go of Mahathir and let go of Putrajaya for the time being.
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MenHEN, bila dah patuhi janji anda? Resign lah |
dap is our superdog.
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