Suaram Kua Kia Soong hit the nail when he said,"So far in the Selangor MB controversy, Pakatan Rakyat leaders outside the state leadership have been making allegations against Khalid.
"Actually, the only people who are accountable to the Selangor voters are the exco members who have been part of Khalid's cabinet all these years," he said in a statement.
I fully agreed with Kua for saying that Selangor Executive Council (Exco) should have spoken up or resign in protest if TS Khalid has failed to deliver.
Like Kua, the popular question is why the state exco members had chosen to remain silent through the years when they bore equal responsibility for every of Khalid's decision made in his capacity as the chief minister (MB).
"If silence from the rest of the state cabinet is not to be interpreted as consent then they have forfeited their right. You can't have your cake and eat it. You can't enjoy a minister's salary and allowances but plead ignorance when it's your collective responsibility to bear.
Kua, was reported as saying that Pakatan Rakyat's "Reformasi" slogan of reinstating good governance by incorporating transparency, democracy, accountability and public participation applied to their administration in Selangor.
"So now, let's hear our state exco members speak. Has Khalid lived up to these principles in his six years as MB? If not, why didn't you (exco members) speak out or resign in protest?" he added.
Kua further said that only Teng Chang Kim of the DAP (exco) has defended Khalid while the rest chose to remain silent.
As Khalid said,"I was appointed based on legal provisions under state laws and still command the confidence of the majority in the state assembly.
Therefore, there is no reason for me to resign from my post at this time," he said in a written statement.
"I never agreed to the move which involved the resignation of the then assemblyman, Lee Chin Cheh, without a valid reason. It is clear that such an action has tainted the principles of democracy and is a form of betrayal to the Kajang voters.
"The party was well aware that I would only step aside once all the Pakatan Rakyat component parties were agreeable to it and after obtaining the consent of the Sultan.
"However, the party made the premature decision to force my resignation which cannot be easily executed," he said.
I still wonder, to this very minute (as I am typing), how could several leaders (never-mind those yelling against Khalid in the social medias - yelling must have make them happy ) of the DAP, the party I have given my votes in consecutive general elections for conveniently sing the tune of the "Kajang Move" and eventually going against Khalid which is a continuity of the "Kajang Move".
If they said the 40-page allegations leveled against Khalid is serious, what about using the people and public funds to fulfill selfish political interest? NO?
I have earlier said, this is not about defending Khalid. I have also clarified that I am not in any way associated to him except, sharing a common hometown and the fact that I supported opposition's struggle and aspirations.
I have also said, it's unlikely that all PKR's (People Justice Party) leaders and members are solidly behind the "Kajang Move" and the idea of nominating Anwar's wife Azizah to replace Khalid as new MB of Selangor.
True enough, I don't need long to prove my point and the chaotic press conference by Ampang MP Zuraida speaks volume.
At the same breath, I don't need too much time to prove the that "Kajang Move" is a scheme plotted by several leaders in PKR including Anwar himself for agenda earlier best known to them.
However, their unwritten agenda eventually "burst" when it was admitted that it was to oust Selangor incumbent MB, TS Khalid.
My other 20-sen opinion that I have not written is, it ("Kajang Move") could be a sheer plan by Anwar and his selective fire-brands to "pressure" or "negotiate" with the BN government over personal issue(s) plaguing him such as the sodomy case. I do hope I'm wrong.
Since 1998, Anwar has conveniently "used" the rakyat (people) to the extent of causing continuous "sufferings" among the people who, somehow rather, really became his "fanatic" followers and supporters.
As I have also said, you won't know if you are not part of the "Reformasi" movement since 1998.
It relieves me when it was reported that the PAS Syura council which convened on Wednesday night has unanimously decided that Khalid should be retained as MB as he had not been convicted for any breach of trust. Khalid to stay, declares PAS
The party said the decision was made based on Islamic laws contained under the party's constitution and the interests of the people, which should take precedence over individual and party agendas, wrote The Star.
"In regard to the position of Selangor Menteri Besar, it was collectively agreed upon by all three component parties in Pakatan Rakyat following the 13th general election that Khalid would be retained for a second term.
"As long as he has not been convicted for any violation of trust, the Syura council takes the stand that Khalid should continue as MB based on that agreement," a statement on the party's news organ, Harakahdaily, said.
The statement, signed by PAS spiritual advisor Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat and deputy spiritual advisor Datuk Haron Din, also said the party would consider their decision in the event that Khalid is found guilty of the allegations thrown at him by PKR.
Personally, I supported the decision by the Syura council as allegations against Khalid was not even reported to relevant authorities by Saifuddin or Rafizi or the party.
Unlike Anwar who has clearly been convicted for sodomy, it's now for Saifuddin and the "rat-catcher" Rafizi to prove Khalid is guilty as alleged.
Why involve the rakyat (people)? The people cannot put him behind bars. The authorities can.
If there is anyone to step-down, Saifuddin and Rafizi should know it's none other than the not-elected de facto leader, Anwar Ibrahim. He has a conviction tag to his name though pending appeal.
It's entirely up to the several DAP leaders and several so-called moderate PAS leaders to continue singing the tune of Anwar and his followers, but for sure, I would be more than happy to stop singing with them.
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