The former Damansara MP says PH-BN pact is now an 'awkward arrangement' that must come to a timely end
Former Damansara MP Tony Pua said it would be better to lose the next general election ‘with dignity and honour’ than to risk being betrayed by Umno.
PETALING JAYA: Former Damansara MP Tony Pua has called for a timeline to dissolve the unity government, saying it is “completely untenable” for Pakatan Harapan to continue its political arrangement with Barisan Nasional in the next general election after BN’s decision to contest all 56 seats in the upcoming Johor state election.
Pua said Umno had “revealed its true colours” by announcing its intention to field candidates across all Johor state constituencies in the election, accusing the party of wanting to “have its cake and eat it too”.
He said PH had made significant compromises to ensure political stability under the unity government framework at the federal level, which he said had benefited Malaysia.
“But the awkward arrangement must come to a timely end,” he said in a Facebook post.
“There is no reason to trust Umno leaders who claim that Johor BN’s decision does not affect the (PH-BN) relationship at the federal level.”
Pua acknowledged that PH might face electoral difficulties if it contests independently, but said it would be better to lose “with dignity and honour” than to risk being betrayed.
“Biar putih tulang, jangan putih di mata,” he said, quoting a Malay proverb meaning it is better to die honourably than to live in shame.
Pua’s remarks were made following Johor BN’s announcement yesterday that it would contest all 56 state assembly seats on its own in the upcoming state election.
Johor BN chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made after taking into account the views and aspirations of the people of Johor, as well as feedback from Umno and BN grassroots leaders in the state.
Johor PH today announced that it will also contest all 56 seats in the upcoming state election, in response to BN’s decision to field candidates in every constituency.
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Deputy Johor Umno chairman Ahmad Maslan yesterday said Umno and BN will continue to back the unity government at the federal level despite Johor BN’s plans to go solo in the next state polls.
Ahmad, who is also an Umno Supreme Council member, said Johor BN’s decision to contest the state polls on its own highlighted the “uniqueness of Malaysian democracy” and took into account the fact that Johor has traditionally been a BN stronghold.
On May 3, BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it was highly likely the coalition will contest the 16th general election on its own.
Pua said Umno had “revealed its true colours” by announcing its intention to field candidates across all Johor state constituencies in the election, accusing the party of wanting to “have its cake and eat it too”.
He said PH had made significant compromises to ensure political stability under the unity government framework at the federal level, which he said had benefited Malaysia.
“But the awkward arrangement must come to a timely end,” he said in a Facebook post.
“There is no reason to trust Umno leaders who claim that Johor BN’s decision does not affect the (PH-BN) relationship at the federal level.”
Pua acknowledged that PH might face electoral difficulties if it contests independently, but said it would be better to lose “with dignity and honour” than to risk being betrayed.
“Biar putih tulang, jangan putih di mata,” he said, quoting a Malay proverb meaning it is better to die honourably than to live in shame.
Pua’s remarks were made following Johor BN’s announcement yesterday that it would contest all 56 state assembly seats on its own in the upcoming state election.
Johor BN chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made after taking into account the views and aspirations of the people of Johor, as well as feedback from Umno and BN grassroots leaders in the state.
Johor PH today announced that it will also contest all 56 seats in the upcoming state election, in response to BN’s decision to field candidates in every constituency.
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Deputy Johor Umno chairman Ahmad Maslan yesterday said Umno and BN will continue to back the unity government at the federal level despite Johor BN’s plans to go solo in the next state polls.
Ahmad, who is also an Umno Supreme Council member, said Johor BN’s decision to contest the state polls on its own highlighted the “uniqueness of Malaysian democracy” and took into account the fact that Johor has traditionally been a BN stronghold.
On May 3, BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it was highly likely the coalition will contest the 16th general election on its own.
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