Kota Kinabalu: Relations between opposition party, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and ally, Sabah Reform Movement (PPPS) and Sabah Reform Alliance (APS), appear to have soured as the election draws closer.
Sabah PKR leaders appear to be 'jealous' of the two non-governmental bodies' leaders Datuk Lajim Hj Ukin (PPPS) and Datuk Wilfred Bumburing (APS), over the attention they are getting from Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Keadilan member, Ag Maidin Hj Ag Apong claimed, on Thursday, there have been instances whereby the Sabah PKR has 'stepped on the toes' of both groups, with the most recent ones being clashing events a week ago.
"PKR had organised an event where Bumburing's APS also had theirs.
They seemed trying to woo APS voters for themselves although both are working on the same boat," he claimed.
He also said PKR leaders are also entering the areas of other opposition members such as his constituency - Karambunai.
Although the PKR candidate list has not been announced yet, Ag Maidin claimed PKR had named an outsider for the seat, replacing him although he had stood for the party in 2008 and lost to Umno's Datuk Jainab Ahmad.
This had prompted him to eye the Sepanggar seat as an independent ticket following the demands of his supporters, apart from proving to the PKR leaders they had made a mistake on choosing the candidate.
"They (PKR) claimed they are fielding a 'winnable candidate'. He's an outsider for Karambunai. Already, the PKR election centre has been set up for him," he said, without revealing the name of the person, claiming only that he is a PPS member from Beaufort.
Ag Maidin said, although he is under the PPPS, its President, Lajim has respect for the areas of others.
He claimed he has the strong backing of the communities in Karambunai majority of them Bajau-Brunei numbering some 10,000.
"I had also garnered a total of 4,896 votes in the previous election despite losing to Jainab," he said. -DE
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ReplyDeletethe split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeletethe split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteA confident Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, hailed for the state's sound financial management and state Barisan Nasional (BN) supremacy in the 2008 general election, is once again expected to spearhead the coalition in the coming polls against a disunited opposition in the state.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteFiring the first salvo after the dissolution of the Dewan Rakyat and the Sabah Legislative Assembly, Musa, who is also the state BN chairman, called on the people of Sabah not to gamble away their future by experimenting with an opposition government. "Think wisely before making a decision, and don't gamble away the future of our children and the country," Musa was quoted as saying.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteThe charismatic Musa led the state BN to a thumping victory in the last general election, capturing 24 of the 25 parliamentary seats and 59 of the 60 state seats, leaving the DAP with the Kota Kinabalu parliamentary and Sri Tanjung (Tawau) state seats.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteWith negotiations for a possible one-to-one contest or showdown between the BN and a united opposition front in Sabah making no headway, the BN is now in a better position to deliver another double political knockout to its opponents in both the parliamentary and state elections.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteThe seeds of disunity began to appear within the opposition when Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced here recently that Pakatan Rakyat would face the BN on its own without the support of the state-based parties in the coming general election in Sabah.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteThis did not go down well with the leaders of the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP), a local party that left the BN on Sept 17, 2008, which had been hoping for a strategic alliance to face the mighty BN election machinery. In what is seen as a blow for the opposition, SAPP secretary-general Datuk Richard Yong had subsequently described Anwar's announcement as implying that "PR is over-confident".
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDelete“They hold themselves so high that there is no need for cooperation from Sabah parties to campaign against the Barisan Nasional. They have ignored the people’s aspiration for the opposition to go one-to-one against the BN in the coming election,” Yong was quoted as saying.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteAdding salt to the wound, State Reform Party (Star) Sabah Chapter chairman Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan confirmed joining the fray, and expects his party to be involved in contests of three-corner or more in most of the parliamentary and state seats.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteShort of saying that it might further split the opposition votes and give the advantage to the ruling party, Jeffrey said "every political party is free to field a candidate in elections as it is in line with the principle of democracy as practised in Malaysia".
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteBased on the prevailing political scenario in the state, with the split and disunity among the opposition parties, the BN seemed to have the upper hand to rule the state for another five years. with the SAPP and the STAR joining the fray with special focus on the issue of the Borneo Autonomous agenda, this would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteAdvantage is definitely on the BN side because, in the political arena, whenever there is a split or disunity among the opposition, the ruling party will always get the benefit. For example, the results of the 2008 general election for the state seats of Likas, Kepayan and Inanam in Sabah, the split opposition votes gave victory to the BN.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteI believe things like this will happen again in the coming general election, either Pakatan Rakyat or SAPP or even STAR candidates would turn out to be the spoiler for the opposition votes one way or another.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteAnother factor that gives the advantage to the ruling party is the BN government's seriousness in handling the security issue, particularly the terrorist intrusion in Lahad Datu. I feel it is a 'blessing in disguise' from the security point of view which was previously taken for granted.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeleteWith the government's decision to increase the security personnel to guard the sovereignty of the state, particularly in the east coast as well as the implementation of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM), it brings out the confidence of the people, especially voters, in the government. They feel safe as security is under control and are convinced of the government's concerted efforts to avoid similar incidents in the future.
the split and disunity among the opposition parties, would surely be a boost for the BN to repeat its feat of the 12th general election
ReplyDeletethe feel good factor towards the good administration of the Sabah government under Musa, especially in bringing about development in all aspects for the people and the acceptance of the new transformation policy implemented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, the brainchild of the 1Malaysia concept, would also contribute to the BN's victory in the polls.