If only there is No Gag, No Restrictions, No Hypocrisy, No Scheme, No Obligation - In short, No Hold Bar - would there be more statements such as,"The current crisis is a political issue and if you ask me, Khalid cannot be blamed for any wrongdoings.
"But if you ask if I had any issues with him, I would say that it is very difficult to ask for allocations from him," said Dr Halimah Ali, a PAS Exco (executive councillors) member with the embattled TS Khalid Ibrahim led Selangor government.
"But it is a good thing that he (Khalid) is careful with the people's money," she added.
In obvious contradiction to the 40-page dossier issued by PKR, her statements are also not in the same tune with several PAS MPs known to be critical of Khalid's administration including the Shah Alam MP, Khalid Samad, who recently brought the wrath of the Selangor Ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin. PAS exco member throws support behind Khalid.
Will Halimah be criticized for her statement and support of Khalid?
Time will tell.
The following report by The Star is also interesting Khalid confident of getting 30 reps, says aide
"Several elected representatives have come and met Tan Sri (Khalid) privately and told him they disagreed with the way he was being treated by PKR but cannot say anything at the moment as they were bound by party directives," said the aid.
Now, look at the line in bold. Party directives.. who are they?
Aren't they part of The Kajang Move? And aren't members & leaders dictated via "party directives?"
"Those who do not have any personal financial interest in the state do not see the necessity in removing a hard-working and financially prudent menteri besar (MB)," added the aide.
Again, should the statements above "hold water", aren't there people even within PKR/PR in disagreement to PKR's plan to oust Khalid?
I have said in my earlier articles, that anything can happen.
I have nothing personal against PKR leaders, but the rate they are going, if left unchecked, would backfire them or even the party.
Anwar's lawyer N. Surendran for instance, his sedition charge has led a fellow colleague from DAP MP Gobind Singh Deo to criticize the AG (Attorney General) that charging Surendran with Sedition Act is an "abuse of the process".
I like to agree very much with Gobind, but at the same time, if I can ask - are they themselves abusive or not? DAP MP; Sedition charge against Anwar's lawyer an 'abuse of process'
As I said, when "boundaries" are not observed, even utterances could land one into trouble. Anyone could argue this until "the cows come home", but at the end of the day - should Surendran is convicted and slapped with a fine of RM4000 and above, wouldn't he risks of loosing his Bagan Serai MP seat?
Fine, should anyone wish to say, it's okay if that's the price for fighting justice. Then, I rest my case.
Now, it was reported that the RoS (Registrar of Society) has summoned PKR over the alleged wrongdoing of it's disciplinary board and the central leadership.
If indeed, PKR has carried out the process of sacking Khalid according to procedures, would there be any basis for a major concern?
Pengkalan Kubor ( a state constituency in PAS ruled Kelantan) is now vacate following the death of it's assemblyman, Noor Zahidi Omar who passed away in China on Wednesday.
How much the turmoil in Selangor will affect the by-election?
Many opined it's marginal as PKR influence in Kelantan state is not massive. However, it's interesting to see if there would be some protest votes following PAS decision on Selangor's political crisis.
Rumors are rife that the Selangor fiasco had "split" members supporting party president Hadi Awang and it's several leaders who were seen more inclined to the Kajang Move by PKR.
I remembered, when PAS proposed to also nominates PKR deputy president Azmin Ali as an alternative to Wan Azizah for the post of MB, several leaders of PR and it's supporters were quick to cast sexism as PAS' reluctance.
Many were vocal on the social media. Little did they check the fact for PAS' requested proposal.
It was reported that PAS' youth wing chief has now confirmed by saying,"The PAS president has relatively good ties with the Selangor palace. On the fourth day of Syawal, he was summoned to appear before the Sultan.
"As a result, the president made the decision that an alternative nominee must be presented to face eventualities involving the palace and Dr Wan Azizah," he said in a statement.
"We have explained. We did not agree not because she is a woman, but because palace did not consent," PAS deputy state commissioner was reported to have said.
"PAS has also been patient in the face of accusation of betrayal for keeping it's four excos along with the Independent menteri besar. PAS intentions are noble and meant to preserve the Selangor administration while a new menteri besar is appointed," he said when pleading for a cessation of the friendly fire against his party.
My point is, more often than not several leaders and supporters of PR would "jump the gun" when come to attacking anybody or anything that they see could pose potential hindrance.
This habit should be scraped to safeguard or ensure unity and integrity among party leaders are not dented.
Though there is a popular saying that goes,"best defense is to offense (attack)", being offensive or attacking without credible fact(s) would have it's own complication.
I have been quite focused on Selangor crisis to the extent of not giving attention to national issues. It only shows how much the Selangor crisis "affect" me perhaps, being a Selangorian myself.
What attracts me at the moment is former longest serving premier Dr Mahathir's recent blog post.
He wrote that he is withdrawing support For Prime Minister Najib as his criticism had fallen on deaf ears.
Flabbergasted for a second, I asked myself, why is Dr Mahathir sulking?
What is it this time that PM Najib made him so heartbroken?
Then, Proton came to my mind. Was it due to his failure in obtaining funds from government's coffer to revive Proton?
Or was there any other request(s) not met by PM Najib?
Or is it a "scheme" to oust PM Najib?
Time will tell. At the meantime, it's interesting to follow every of his articles.
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