NS is ours for the taking, says state PKR chief

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan is ripe for the taking provided Pakatan Rakyat shows good governance in Selangor, Penang and Kedah, said state PKR chief Kamarul Bahrin Abbas.

Commenting on the recent "G15" debacle in Selangor, he said a key factor which will convince voters is an effective and efficient PKR administration and election machinery.

"We must also ensure that the party machinery is shipshape from top to toe and show good governance (in other Pakatan states) and efficient administration of PKR,” said Kamarul Baharin.

In the March 8, 2008 general election, the opposition coalition made significant inroads in Negri Sembilan, which was once considered a BN fortress.

The Pakatan coalition won 15 state seats to BN’s 21. BN wrested five parliamentary seats in the state compared with Pakatan’s three.

Kamarul Bahrin, also the Teluk Kemang MP, said the mood among the people was changing and they were becoming comfortable with Pakatan and found its leaders easier to approach.

“Pakatan coalition leaders here are always present whenever and wherever there are people programmes and DAP, PAS and PKR leaders are ever willing to resolve issues.

“We are seeing real support on the ground and it is not surprising that membership in the parties is increasing," he told the inaugural state Pakatan convention here yesterday.

No to control by one race

He said the coalition cannot afford to be complacent, and its leaders must collectively work towards winning the hearts and minds of the nation's multiracial community.

“We have come together under one banner with the common aim of changing the political dominance of the current BN government, which is controlled by one race.

“The people have seen the difference and are thirsting for more.The Pakatan coalition in Negri Sembilan has matured since the 2008 election.

“We are focusing on our commonalities and leaving the differences to BN,” he said.

Free Malaysia Today
28/06/10