Ramasamy rubbishes 'dog in manger' report claiming he will be dropped
Martin Vengadesan
Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy has dismissed a news report that said he is expected to be dropped as a candidate in the upcoming Penang state polls.
The DAP lawmaker pointed out that the list of potential candidates has not even been submitted to the central leadership.
“I want to serve my party for one more term. I have stated this publicly.
“I leave it to the party to make the decision,” he told Malaysiakini.
“I believe the chief minister (Chow Kon Yeow) has yet to make any decision,” he added.
Surprised by report
Ramasamy (above) believes he has a good relationship with the federal government and that being vocal does not mean he is against his party’s leadership.
The Perai assemblyperson, who is overseas, said he was surprised when The Star reported he was poised for the axe in his state constituency.
The report indicated that Ramasamy will be asked to step down as DAP embarks on a path to inject new blood into its line-up.
The 74-year-old has served three terms since his election in 2008.
“I don’t understand how and where The Star sourced the information about my impending ‘drop’ from the list of candidates.
“I suppose the MCA-financed publication has nothing better to do other than be a ‘dog in the manger’.
“In other words, if MCA is not in the government then others have no place,” said Ramasamy.
According to a report by the Edge, MCA recently upped its stake in the Star Media Group Bhd to 327.46 million shares (45.18 percent) which its investment arm Huaren Holdings largely holds.
Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy has dismissed a news report that said he is expected to be dropped as a candidate in the upcoming Penang state polls.
The DAP lawmaker pointed out that the list of potential candidates has not even been submitted to the central leadership.
“I want to serve my party for one more term. I have stated this publicly.
“I leave it to the party to make the decision,” he told Malaysiakini.
“I believe the chief minister (Chow Kon Yeow) has yet to make any decision,” he added.
Surprised by report
Ramasamy (above) believes he has a good relationship with the federal government and that being vocal does not mean he is against his party’s leadership.
The Perai assemblyperson, who is overseas, said he was surprised when The Star reported he was poised for the axe in his state constituency.
The report indicated that Ramasamy will be asked to step down as DAP embarks on a path to inject new blood into its line-up.
The 74-year-old has served three terms since his election in 2008.
“I don’t understand how and where The Star sourced the information about my impending ‘drop’ from the list of candidates.
“I suppose the MCA-financed publication has nothing better to do other than be a ‘dog in the manger’.
“In other words, if MCA is not in the government then others have no place,” said Ramasamy.
According to a report by the Edge, MCA recently upped its stake in the Star Media Group Bhd to 327.46 million shares (45.18 percent) which its investment arm Huaren Holdings largely holds.
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