COCKLES DISAPPEARING CLAMS AND THE SELANGOR CRISIS..

A local daily recently reported that a fisherman, Kahar Buntal was shocked when he hauled up his harvest of blood cockles (scientifically known as Anadara Granosa) from the sea - it was mostly empty shells.

The 62-year-old licensed cockle collector from Bagan Sungai Buluh (a fishing settlement) in Jeram, off Kuala Selangor said this happened through out the entire season which spanned six months.

"In the past seasons, almost 90% of the harvest was healthy cockles, but that isn't the case anymore these days. The dwindling population and slow growth rate are signs of deteriorating water quality in the cockles' breeding environment. We couldn't harvest anything last year because of the cockles' delayed growth... It took one year and two months for them to reach the size that previously took just seven or eight months," laments Kahar.

It was also reported that there are 20 licensed cockle collectors in Bagan Sungai Buluh, alongside areas in Sekinchan and Bagan Nakhoda Omar, the 40ha site which is part of the Nothern Selangor mudflats that harbour Peninsula Malaysia's main cockle culture area.

"In the past, we could harvest at least 30 sacks of cockles weighing 68KG each in a day. Now our yield are halved to about 16 or 17 sacks," says Kahar.

Poor Selangor!

Calamity comes in all forms. After the cockles disappearing clams which denied Selangor fishermen's assurance of bountiful cockle harvests, the Selangor political crisis took its turn.

What used to be a "smooth-sailing" in Selangor's administration, the boat was rocked by acts of political infighting in PKR which saw the expulsion of it's MB (chief minister) TS Khalid Ibrahim from the party and subsequently, state government.

While the dwindling population of cockles was due to deteriorating water quality, the recent MB crisis was more of self-inflicted crisis by none other, but PKR and it's leaders, when they invented a grand design (Kajang Move) to get rid of Khalid.

Under normal circumstances, when there is a beginning, there would be an ending..
Every problem, there would be its solution.

Thank God the Selangor MB (chief minister) crisis has finally (at least, for the time-being) been resolved.

PKR deputy president Azmin Ali has already been sworn in as Selangor 15th MB, replacing his predecessor and  former party comrade, TS Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

Appalled? No, I'm not.
With Azmin's appointment, my wildest prediction of who finally get the MB slot becoming reality.

Now, how different can Azmin to his predecessor Khalid?
Time will tell.

What I was curious to know is the report in a mainstream daily that there was an attempt by certain quarters in PKR to persuade Khalid to stay on as MB when they (several leaders of PKR) realized that Dr Wan Azizah (DS Anwar's wife) was not selected by the Selangor Ruler for the post.

It was reported that the said attempt was made by PKR strongman, but failed.

Khalid, who was shown the exit door by his former party (PKR) was reported as not being interested with the offer and said that the seat (MB) is no longer under his jurisdiction, but the palace.

If the report is true, rise the following questions -

1. Who in PKR could have done that? 
2. Under whose order? 
3. What's the unwritten here? 
4. That they (several leaders in PKR) are not 100% behind Azmin?

Well, no worry. Knowing several PKR leaders typical mentalities, one fine day, there could just be revelations, but if the report carry weight -

How serious the split in PKR?

However, with Azmin being selected and appointed to MB by the Selangor Ruler, at least, it puts an end to a protracted crisis which to a certain extent has caused rift, splits/divisions and confusion in Pakatan Rakyat (PR) component parties of PKR, DAP and PAS.

If  PKR and DS Anwar Ibrahim in particular, refused to learn the expensive lesson out of the Kajang Move, then they don't have any other people to blame, but themselves, should there be a serious erosion of support.

A recurrence of a crisis as serious as the Selangor MB crisis, could just be suicidal to PR in the 14th general election (GE14).

Whether we like it or not, Anwar's failure to install his wife, Dr Wan Azizah, who is also the party president to the post of Selangor MB samples a clear "defeat" on his part.

Surely Anwar and/or his several party leaders and die-hard supporters could not accept the fact that the Kajang Move was a sheer blunder.

Even the Selangor Ruler acknowledged, when HRH Sultan Sarafuddin slammed PKR for removing Khalid. Selangor Ruler slams PKR for Khalid's removal

"PKR continued with their agenda even during the month of Ramadan, hurling insults and criticisms until they succeeded in removing Khalid as menteri besar," the Sultan said at the swearing-in ceremony of new state executive councilors at Istana Alam Shah.

The Sultan has also used his speech to pounce PR when he said Khalid had executed the duties of a menteri besar "successfully and perfectly" and that the crisis (leadership) was precipitated by PR/PKR plans to oust Khalid by engineering the Kajang by-election to pave the way for DS Anwar to become the Selangor MB. Khalid was a wronged man, says Sultan of Selangor in surprising speech

With Anwar's political fate uncertain following the pending verdict on his appeal of a sodomy conviction, it makes people wonder as to how he could overcome such a setback.

People also wonder how he could stimulate the force together, putting their act together, let alone bringing the coalition together again.

To make matter worst,  The Star Online reported that he was quizzed over allegedly seditious remarks in his 2011 speech.

The new MB Azmin looks principled when he was reported of using his own car, a black Toyota Camry for the swearing-in ceremony the next morning though he was informed that he could use the official MB car.

Here, he has demonstrated his ability in separating the official from the private.

Selangor people are anxious to see how he would perform. He has since said that he intends to be a MB who works in "short sleeves and long pants".

Nevertheless, some quarters are quite concerned with his so-called image problem and people are also curious to find out if he would take necessary measure to correct the perception.

To me, his toughest challenge would still be to match the clean record set by his predecessor, Khalid Ibrahim.Never mind the barking duo (Rafizi Ramli and Tian Chua) during the crucial party meeting the night before Azmin was sworn in. People say,"barking dogs don't bite".

No outpouring of congratulations from PKR and the DAP for the new MB?
Well, its more than understood. They are still unhappy that their most preferred candidate Dr Wan Azizah was not selected (not even interviewed) despite enjoying the majority support from the Selangor lawmakers.

There is growing perception among the average Malays that the DAP are the instigator. Their role and actions throughout the Selangor MB crisis has sent the wrong signals. Signals like challenging the palace (the Sultan) and this don't go down well with them.

My only hope is, there would be no further "surprises" by PKR and/or its leaders in Selangor and I wish this would be my last article about the crisis. Life must go on in Selangor.

TUESDAY, SELANGOR WOULD GET IT'S MB. IT'S TIME TO MOVE FORWARD.

PHOBIA??
Do you have any?

Well, while some form of phobias could easily be dealt with, some are more challenging and more complicated or complex in nature.

Contemplating of entering into a third marriage after a shattering last two, for instance - requires not only time, but strong determination and courage.

It certainly differs with one who suffers financial phobia. 
Sound weird? 
Never heard of financial phobia?

Now, let me share a little bit of what could be classified a financial phobia.

1. If you feel guilty of not opening your own financial statements..
2. If you procrastinate for a proper financial check
3. If you hide unopened letters from your bank(s) to avoid dealing with your own personal finances... 

You could be suffering from a financial phobia!.

The truth is that more often than not, we would simply dislike managing our phobias (the matters), when in reality, we should devote some time managing rather than avoiding them.

In the case of a financial phobia, we could resolve it by engaging financial consultants, while in marriage related matters, we could seek counselling from professional marriage councilors, but as I have said, not many would do so for reason(s) only best known to them.

Thus, phobias stayed with them and it dampens the healing process and at the same time, haunting and hindering their next intended actions and/or plans.

Why am I talking about phobia? 

1. A lady friend who shared with me that she had her phobia (irrational fear) of getting married again after her last two broken marriages.
2. Friends who shared that they had their phobias to criticize the government of the day when the Sedition Act 1948 is widely in use.

For item 1, my personal advice to my lady friend is simple and quite straight forward. 
God must have tested her in her 1st marriage, then tested her again in her 2nd, before He (God the Almighty) could give her what she should deserve, in her 3rd. Who knows?

It is item 2 that I could not offer any "advice".

They said, they are simply not sure of how to manage it. 

They added, "When there is anything to do with the law, refer to lawyers... but even the lawyers were hauled up under the Act now..?" 

So, how?

My only "answer" to item 2 is also rather simple.

Like the consultants, councilors and advisers - even lawyers could only "fight", advise, guide or even supervise, but what is most important, we have to be responsible for our own doings.

No lawyers (even the professionals) could be soothsayers to predict things with utmost accuracy. 

Thus, until the Sedition Act 1948 is repealed, it is only wise to exercise maximum caution in our actions, statements and even articles.

The warning bells on the Sedition Act 1948 were out for some time now and that blatantly ignoring them could only bring inconveniences and hardships.

At this stage, we (majority of the people) could only offer our "big hope and prayers" that those facing the hazards of the act would be freed.

I could not imagine or visualize what would happen, should more and more lawmakers from Pakatan Rakyat (PR) loosing their seats following convictions for charges under the act.

Though PR could possibly "regain" the lost seat(s) in a by-election(s), the fact that, existing serving lawmakers' part to continue contributing to state/country other than being the elected representatives of the people would cease. 

It has been reported that the Selangor Palace has confirmed that a new menteri besar (MB) will be appointed on Tuesday, though they remained tight-lipped on the potential candidate.

Despite speculation that PKR deputy president who is also Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman Azmin Ali and Selangor PAS state commissioner Iskandar Samad who is a Chempaka assemblyman being shortlisted, nobody is sure what could be the Ruler's choice.

The fact that PKR president Dr Wan Aizah Wan Ismail, who is more or less confirmed that she would not get the coveted post, it would be wise for all in Pakatan Rakyat, from its leaders to party members not to over-react.

As the choice (new MB) would come from the Selangor Ruler, it is important that any "disagreement" should not be made recklessly.

What is important right now is to get the Selangor MB crisis resolved, to ensure continuity in Selangor's administration.

The rakyat (people) and state interest must be above all, even if it could make some quarters unhappy.

I would not join any call to go against the Ruler of my state, be it from PKR, PR, what more, DS Anwar Ibrahim. 

That's for sure. 

DO I FEAR SEDITION ACT 1948? HONESTLY, YES!

I am just an amateur blogger, who (unfortunately) like to write about politics.

Not an expert, but I always thought that I don't need to be one to ink anything about the subject I like,  politics - Malaysian politics in particular.

My biggest concern at this stage is not about how to complete an article on Malaysian politics, but rather the barrage of sedition charges against politicians (including lawmakers), activists, academic (student and lecturer), NGO leader, journalists, social media account owners and even a mosque official/religious preacher.

If I could refer to the 10 month's jail sentence imposed on a student activist Muhammad Safwan Anang for his speech about overthrowing the government, do I need to indicate here whether or not, I fear the Sedition Act 1948?.

By clear mile, behind bars is the last place I ever want to be on this earth and it scares me to death, even if it is for a day.

Though I could still exercise considerable amount of caution, prudence and self-censorship in all my articles, but with controversial issues that plague the nation and issue such as the Selangor MB (chief minister) crisis, my only concern is, getting carried away in my criticisms. What more, in the Selangor MB crisis, it involves the role of its Ruler, the Sultan of Selangor.

The only consolation I have as far as the Selangor MB crisis is concerned, is my disagreement to PKR's Kajang Move which I strongly believed, the origin to the self-inflicted crisis and it has spared me from criticizing the status quo and the royal institution.

However, despite my disagreement, I'm still concerned at the number of Pakatan Rakyat  lawmakers now probed and charged under the Sedition Act for obvious reason -  that I supported the Malaysian Opposition.

What would happen to them if they are convicted and fined a sum of  RM2000 and above, let alone the jail sentence?

Forget not, the late Karpal Singh was convicted and fined RM4000, sufficed to disqualify him from being a serving MP, if he is alive now. 

Many believed that democracy provide them the right to criticize and to question, especially, when their freedom of speech and expression is enshrined in the Federal Constitution, the highest law of the land.

Thus to prohibit them from questioning and criticizing on issues of people's interest, be it at national or the state level, they believed, is an act of "going backward" to freedom of speech and expression in this land.

They also believed, to love their country/state, do not necessarily mean that they must like their government.

Idris Jala, a cabinet minister was reported by The Star Online to have expressed his disagreement over the sedition charge against University Malaya law lecturer Prof Azmi Sharom.

It looks, Idris has joined politicians, lawyers, activists and members of the public in disagreeing and/or objecting the rampant use of Sedition Act, especially against academic.

Do I have to observe the "line"?

Seriously, I think so.

PAKATAN RAKYAT MUST DARE TO BE DIFFERENT.

Call me "the lone ranger" (from the opposition pit), still, I won't stop in trying to make the difference in PR (People's Pact) by raising my voice telling them - You must "change your ways".

No hidden agenda - I'm saying it for the future of our next generation.

Loosing their future is not like loosing in the election or a few points on the stock market.

Given the opportunity, I would love to speak for them, in my own way. 

I would love to speak on behalf of the people "victimized" by inverse politicking, politics of greed, politics pervaded with personal schemes/agendas.

It's my strong desire - if I could have and capable - to get rid a cohort of politicians in PR intrigued in manipulating politics not for the interest and benefit of the people, but themselves.

Don't you people have reasons to be concerned for what is brewing in Selangor?

All these are happening before our eyes and yet, we act as if - we have all the time we want, and all the solutions.

Is it not a concern to you that a bunch of "grubby politicians" acted under the guise of political democracy in trying to achieve their personal objectives?

I'm only a citizen and resident of Selangor - I don't have the solutions for the on-going crisis, but I want these people to know and realize that if they do not know how to "fix" it - please stop "breaking" it.

In my anger, I won't change my political stance that easily, but I will not be afraid to tell PR leaders how I feel over certain matters/issues.

To commit what they have always told their foe (BN/Barisan Nasiaonal) not to do - is indeed - pathetic, if not nauseating.

Do not forget why people (in fact, majority of the people) have voted you (PR) in the last 13th general election (GE13) - people who you should be responsible and accountable for.

PR in Selangor (being the state government), has the responsibility to decide what kind of a state for us (residents) to continue living, and for the children to continue growing.

Leaders should be able to come for their people by saying everything is going to be alright and we are doing the best we can, but in Selangor's current turmoil, I don't think PR particularly PKR can say that to us anymore.

Are we (Selangor residents) even in your list of priorities?

Wise-man says," You are what you do, not what you said."

Selangorians have enough of PKR/PR's rhetoric.

Just look at the current scenario. Care to scrutinize what they have done and what they have said?

Well, what PKR/PR have done saddened me, saddened the voters and majority of the Selangor people.

PKR/PR leaders tried to justify their Kajang Move, seen as the root of all mess which is now causing political calamity and hurting the well-being of Selangor and it's people.

They talk so much about consultation, collaboration and consensus?

What consultation? 
What collaboration? 
What consensus?

What about getting PAS duo to jointly signed statutory declarations (SDs) endorsing Wan Azizah without consulting its ally PAS? 

Is it not an act of betrayal for PKR to accept SDs of the PAS duo?

What about PKR's relentless attempt to entice 13 other PAS assemblymen to sign the SDs to support Wan Azizah as the sole candidate?

Is there collaboration? Is there consensus even to this date, as far as candidate for new MB is concerned?

I would say, PKR (which categorically means, Anwar and several of his leaders), have been "reckless" with their so-called plan (Kajang Move).

Perhaps, Anwar must be thinking then (inception and implementation of Kajang plan) that he still has the same level of "command" to even all people in PR like in 1998, when the many (including myself) would agree and follow almost everything he said and does.

Transparency?
What transparency are they talking about when their actual Kajang Plan's objective of removing incumbent MB (chief minister) Khalid Ibrahim was not even disclosed or discussed with it's ally PAS at it's beginning?

And now they dragged PAS in the centre of the Selangor MB controversy?

Little did they care that their undoings have caused damages not only to themselves, but their party and most importantly the coalition.  

Inter-party relations are now dented, causing rift and divisions - much to the pleasure of their actual political foe, BN. 

They continue shooting each other in the foot without thinking of its consequences. 

PKR and the DAP chose to turn the tables on PAS president Hj Abdul Hadi Awang, over PKR's inflicted MB crisis.

What it takes for PKR in particular, to realize that the MB debacle would potentially cause it's ally PAS, loosing Chinese support especially, in urban areas?

What it takes for PKR in particular, to realize that the MB debacle would have great potential of DAP loosing the Malay support following the Selangor Ruler's annoyance and the open "derhaka" (disloyal) rebuke for its support to Anwar Ibrahim's insistence of only naming his wife as candidate for the new MB?

Now, many are beginning to realize PAS' defiance of only endorsing Wan Azizah following the Ruler's "derhaka" label stamped at PKR and the DAP.

Knowing PAS' political strength comes from the rural Malays, wouldn't it be suicidal for PAS, should it gets the same "derhaka" label from the Ruler?

I just wonder, how several leaders of PAS identified of being "pro-Anwar" cannot even figure this out? 

As at today, there is still no clue as how the crisis would be resolved. Whether HRH the Sultan would make a selection from PKR or PAS's nomination lists, it remains to be seen.

I join the humble and silent majority Selangorians, in hoping that the MB impasse would find its resolution soonest possible, for the best interest of the state and its people.   

Last but not the least, remember the racial and religious bigots?

Most of us in PR are mad, but now, look at the bigotry postings by our very own people on the social media, targeting party(ies) involved in the Selangor political crisis, let alone leaders of the other divide.

Isn't the act is now reversed?

Now, bigotry is bigotry. As much as slander is slander. No?

It only make our people a sheer and utter "morons" in their prosecutions, and when the draconian Sedition Act is used against them, again - they get mad.

We can be bold in our criticisms, but bold does not mean we have to incite hatred.

I am a PAS member, and for three consecutive general elections, I had, with ease, given my votes for the DAP and whether we realize it or not, it has been decades before Malaysians could see PAS and DAP worked as a team against their common foe, BN.

PKR and DAP's continued "recalcitrance" in naming only Wan Azizah could only shatter every bit of the warm relations and political cooperation they have build so far.

PR WITHOUT ANWAR IBRAHIM... FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE?

Limit.
There is a limit to everything.
There is even a limit to constitutional right to freedom of expression.

On the road, a user could face several possibilities, should limit (speed), is deliberately or blatantly ignored.

1. His/her vehicle could be caught on camera for speeding.
2. He/she could be involved in a road accident. Lucky - Light/no injury. Unlucky - Fatal/permanent disability (vegetable).

On the social media, an account owner could face couple of threats, for his/her irresponsible posting(s).

1. He/she could be probed under the Sedition Act or any other act deem fit. Lucky - Only a fine. Unlucky - Fine and behind bars.
2. He/she could face libel suit(s). Lucky - Escaped on technicality. Unlucky - A huge compensation amount. 

Thus, in any of the situations, a user must be responsible for the consequences of his/her actions. The choice is always ours. To be a reckless user or a prudent user.

I mention these (again), as the amount of bigotry remarks targeted to quarters in the Selangor political crisis are getting more rampant and "daring". 

Anyway, couple of my friends were appalled tonight when TV3 prime news at 8PM reported that Prime Minister DS Najib reveals that DS Anwar was in fact the one who proposed to implement GST (Goods Service Tax) way back in 1992, when he was the finance minister of Malaysia.

As we were at a Mamak restaurant, I immediately made a post on my Twitter (via my smart phone) about it, tagging Anwar and PM Najib. I wrote on the insistence of a friend if there would be any reaction to the report.

For those with "privileged" information, such revelation by PM Najib came as no surprise. I can "feel" that the number of "staunched" supporters of Anwar (including myself) are now "distancing" themselves day by day, especially, after the implementation of the Kajang Move, which many claimed as being the root to Selangor's current political turmoil.

As most (if not all) of my friends on social media are supporters/party members of PR (People's Pact) component parties, my articles critical of Anwar don't go down well with them.

Some have even un-friend-ed  me, but it's perfectly okay with me. I have indicated before that my criticisms of PKR and even PR would not make me an Umno. My spirit is still ABU (Anything But Umno), but at the same time, I'm beginning to see action(s) by Anwar is/are less than people oriented (that's my personal view).

Kajang Move for instance, I have personally "objected" from the day of its inception and made public, and to a certain extent, my predictions now bear reality in Selangor.

I would also say it as unwise, to action(s) of influencing the youth to "go against" the palace, just to drive home a point. If left unchecked, it would become a phenomenon detrimental to unity and harmony.

With Anwar's own political future increasingly blurred (with his sodomy conviction), it's time that PR is not dependent on his "strength" to continue offering Malaysians an alternative coalition.

I may be wrong, but time would tell.

DIVIDED POLITICIANS AND DIVIDED PEOPLE OF SELANGOR. NO THANKS TO MB CRISIS.

This is one typical CASE when we are not careful (reckless) with our postings on social media.

I'm quite certain that my above statement will not go down well with friends in PR (People's Pact), but am I wrong to say that any "unedited" (polite way of saying reckless) postings on social media would only invite unnecessary inconvenience to its author(s) especially, when it is targeted to the Malay Rulers.

When a Ruler label his subject of being derhaka (disloyal), in typical Malay perception, it is as good as insubordination.

Fine, there could be Malay lawyer(s) who said derhaka has no legal bearings, but most Malays would take offence against derhaka or disloyalty to a Ruler simply because it could be construed as challenging a core institution that is deep-rooted in their culture. 

Thus, slur and smear, what more, defying a Ruler would be an act of disrespect towards an institution the Malays have held in high esteem for ages. 

For majority of the Malays, the word derhaka could be sensitive enough as it resembles of going against their very own culture and nature.  

Its sort of the "Malay culture" that a Ruler's titah (decree) must be adhered/obeyed though one could still disagree with such titah.

Should there be any disagreement with such a titah and there is/are more than credible reason(s) for a non-compliance, a subject could present to the Ruler a Sembah Derhaka whereby he/she apologizes and expound before the Ruler in an appropriate manner.

Thus, a blatant defiance of a Ruler's decree, let alone slurs and smears would be seen/regarded as being derhaka or to some, in contempt of the monarchy, by the majority of the Malay community.

To the learned, they knew it well that most if not all political parties of this land embraced the democratic parliamentary system and constitutional monarchy, but as I have said, majority,  especially the Malay community, are "bound" by the indigenous culture rooted for centuries.

Under the given circumstances, many opined that deliberate defiance of PKR and DAP to submit more than two names as candidate for new Selangor MB as an act of derhaka to the Selangor Ruler.

And on Tuesday, it was reported that DS Anwar sought forgiveness from the Selangor Sultan, if the Ruler was slighted by PKR's decision to defy the HRH's decree.

Meanwhile it was also reported that DAP has earlier apologized to the Selangor Ruler for submitting only Wan Azizah as the sole candidate for the MB (chief minister) post.

Lim Guan Eng (party secretary-general) was further reported to have said that Wan Azizah's name was submitted as the sole candidate following a consultation with PKR de facto leader, Anwar Ibrahim.

The above could well be avoided should PKR and DAP comply to the Selangor Ruler's decree of submitting more than two names to the palace.

Now, not only politicians are divided over resolution of the Selangor MB crisis, but more importantly, the people of Selangor are equally divided.

There has already been rakyat (people) of Selangor holding demonstration in support of their Ruler. 

What we would not like to see is the rise of more people of Selangor for or against the Ruler. 

If this happens, people of Selangor is already severely divided between supporting their political leaders and party and monarchy/palace.

Many alleged, this is what Kajang Move mooted by PKR has done for Selangor and it's people.

STILL, NO POSITIVE INDICATION OF A SPEEDY RESOLUTION IN SELANGOR CRISIS.

You don't have to be a degree holder, a specialist in politic or even a lawyer to voice out your opinions and views.

You could be just an ordinary Malaysian citizen, but still - you are entitled to your own opinion.

Is it a transgression of any law or a crime to have an opinion, even if it is in sharp contrast to the formal or common  view?
I like to believe, it's not.

Take any set of laws for that matter. Even the court officers (lawyers) interpret it differently or just cannot find mutual agreement. No?

If you are observant enough, how many cases in this land, decided in one court only to be overruled/thrown- out by the other court?

Thus, isn't it categorically safe to say that difference of opinion would persist and develop well?

To hold or to express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held should not be taken in negative perspective, but instead - welcomed, as it could still contribute in it's own way.

Unless, we reach to a stage where we have no option but to surrender/succumb to the powerful for their "muscly" intimidation, it is only proper to offer our opinions and views in most intelligent and intellectual manner possible.

At times, I wonder myself, how many among those critical of the Selangor political crisis are conversant with the Sedition Act 1948.

My only concern is, those reckless in their postings (especially when it has direct implication with the palace) could end them up having  trouble with the Sedition Act.

Any act, speech, remark, utterance and even publication, identified of inciting hatred or contempt or  accelerating disaffection against the Selangor Ruler could potentially expose themselves to the hazard of  the Sedition Act.

Questioning sovereignty of Rulers also has the tendency of being probe under the Sedition Act, along with raising discontent or disaffection among the subjects and etc.

As it is, the Selangor Ruler has already been extremely disappointed with DAP and PKR for their defiance of the royal decree by submitting only Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (Anwar Ibrahim's wife & president of PKR) as nominated candidate for the MB (chief minister) post.

Despite the decree by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on August 27 for the three parties to submit more than two names for the post, a statement from the Sultan's private secretary Datuk Munir Bani confirmed that only PAS had submitted three names.

"The Sultan is extremely disappointed with DAP and PKR for not abiding to his royal highness' decree and naming only (PKR president) Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail," report The Star Online

How could there be a speedy resolution to the Selangor MB crisis, if top leadership of PKR (strongly supported by DAP) stop at nothing in their bid to propel Wan Azizah to the MB post?

What the Sultan is asking is for them to submit more than two names to enable the Ruler make a selection, and that includes Wan Azizah. 

They clearly not giving the Ruler any "face" and their action could be construed "dictating" the Sultan when it is clearly stated that the Sultan has "absolute discretionary powers" in selecting the MB candidate as per convention.

Rise the question now, are they (PKR & DAP) doing this in the best interest of the rakyat (people) and state or for their political mileage?

If they have the rakyat and state at heart, they should first abide the royal decree and let the Ruler make the necessary selection as per convention.

As PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said, the Selangor MB crisis is PKR's doing. 

PKR and it's leaders should first realized that the self-inflict crisis has burdened and caused rift within PAS party leaders and members. Many felt PAS is dragged for no reason.

The formation of PasMa (Persatuan Ummah Sejahtera Malaysia) was widely speculated as being the "work" of PAS' leaders aligned to Anwar.

Many had ridiculed PasMa as being Persatuan Penyokong Anwar Malaysia and not Persatuan Ummah Sejahtera Malaysia.

Many are aware of their identities and that there has already been call for them to declare themselves.

What is astonishing is when former Perak PAS commissioner Ahmad Awang was reported shocked when his name was listed as "Mursyidul Am" PasMa.

According to Ahmad, he was totally unaware of the formation (PasMa) which has become viral in the social media.

Those against the move have challenged the "pillars" behind PasMa to use other name than to incorporate PAS' name as if, they are still dependent on PAS' influence. 

They even suggest that they use "The Husams" or "The Samads".

Meanwhile, PKR leaders continued to "attack" Hadi for his remarks against Wan Aizah. 

PKR youth chief Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Hadi's remarks did not reflect the spirit of cooperation practised in PR (People's Pact). 

Nik Nazmi must have forgotten the fact that removal of incumbent MB TS Khalid was also not discussed with PAS as being the original objective of the Kajang Move.

It is difficult when you only see people's faults without first checking your own.

Whatever it is, there is still no positive indications that the Selangor MB crisis would be resolved any time soon, and at the mean time, Selangor state is deprived from "progressing".