Responding to Chandra Muzaffar’s Slamming of Anwar Over ‘Back Door’ Bid for Putrajaya

Aug 11, 08 10:54am
‘Another four years is a very long time. I believe Malaysians are ready to support Anwar. His ambition to be PM by September is I believe a desire of most Malaysians as well.’

On Anwar slammed over ‘back door’ bid for Putrajaya

Ahmad Kamal: Dr Chandra’s concerns are valid. As a matter of principle, resignations and crossing-overs are not democratic. If we would now thwart the ideals to democracy, who knows where this might lead to.

As much as I cringe at these political strategies by Anwar and PKR with support of the opposition partners, I must say that there is no time like the present. Abdullah Badawi and his team are not the leaders Malaysia wants.

If they are there today, comfortable in their parliamentary seats, we can safely surmise that the rigged elections would have something to do with it.

And since 1998, ordinary citizens and scholars have exposed the partisan Election Commission, a rotting judiciary, an undisciplined police force, rising prices and inflation.

Another four years is a very long time. I believe Malaysians are ready to support Anwar. His ambition to be prime minister by September is I believe a desire of most Malaysians as well.

Times like these call upon us to rethink our priorities. Of course, if the inevitable happens and Anwar becomes the PM for all Malaysians, we must see to it, that we check ourselves and those who are entrusted to look after the nation’s affairs.

Check them from straying from our democratic ideals or even restore them at the shortest time possible. These are revolutionary times, Chandra!

May God Bless Anwar: I have an emotion I find difficult to explain. I dislike Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Najib to the deepest core – that’s easy to explain.

But I find I have a much deeper dislike for Ezam and Chandra Muzaffar.

Lim Leong: I beg to differ with Chandra Muzaffar on his assertion that Anwar is being unethical and undemocratic in trying to seize power through the back door. Let’s deal with the question of ethics and democracy in the context of March general election with the following facts:
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Liow: PKR leader must answer Permatang Pauh Voters

BUTTERWORTH: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should answer to Permatang Pauh voters for toll collection at the Butterworth Outer Ring Road’s Sungai Nyior stretch.

MCA Youth chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said Anwar had insisted that the toll plaza be located there when he was a minister.

“We still hear people, especially the Chinese community, calling for toll collection at Sungai Nyior to be abolished,” he said after closing the Permatang Pauh MCA by-election training camp at Safira Country Club here yesterday.

“But they all know that Anwar was the one who created the unhappiness among them.” [more]

Be well prepared, supporters urged by Anwar

The Star Online

BUTTERWORTH: PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded his supporters to be well prepared to face Barisan Nasional in the Permatang Pauh by-election as the coalition would go all out to win this time.

“Things are getting bad for me now as I have been accused and slandered by those who are preventing me from winning in the by-election. It is an uphill battle for me.

“But God willing, we will emerge the winner as you will be there to give me support,” he said in a brief address to some 200 people who attended a special prayer (solat hajat) at Yayasan Nadhoh in Kampung Patani, Kubang Semang, yesterday.

The prayer was held in an open area in conjunction with the by-election where Anwar is the likely candidate for PKR. [more]

Anwar Ibrahim Admits Uphill Fight in Permatang Pauh

The New Straits Times Online

BUKIT MERTAJAM, SUN:

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today admitted he would have a uphill task winnning the Permatang Pauh by-election on Aug 26 following a spate of bad publicity about him.

He said all kinds of slander were being spread about him in the constituency to prevent him from winning the seat.

“It slandering will only get worse as the by-election nears. So too corruption to buy over voters. [more]

Adnan: Running a government is more than just sweet talk and pledges

The Star Online

BERA: Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob has reminded PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that it will not be easy to govern a country.

He added that managing a country was not about making unreal and empty promises and leaving out core development projects and plans for the people.

“It is not only about using profits made by Petronas simply to lower the present petrol price to RM2.

“It is also not about telling the whole nation simply that he will take over the Government on Sept 16,” he said in his speech before presenting land titles to 40 settlers at Felda Mayam land scheme yesterday. [more]

Malaysia’s Mahathir won’t stand against Anwar in vote: reports

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad has denied speculation he will run against his arch-foe, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, in a by-election expected to return Anwar to parliament.

Anwar was Mahathir’s deputy and heir apparent until 1998 when he was sacked and jailed on sodomy and corruption charges widely seen as retribution for challenging his one-time mentor.

Mahathir, who has also had a serious falling out with his successor, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, said the ruling party has no one who can beat Anwar in the August 26 by-election.

“At the moment I do not see anyone who can give Anwar a run for his money,” Mahathir said, according to the New Straits Times newspaper. [more]