Meanwhile, Pakatan Rakyat should as well demonstrate a willingness to cooperate, including not using too strong words to criticise the federal government and enhance communication through Parliament sittings and other meetings.
By LIM SUE GOAN/Translated by SOONG PHUI JEE/Sin Chew Daily
The Federal Court has deferred judgement on Perak crisis but regardless who is the winner, it is not going to end the Perak political turmoil. Political issues still need to be resolved through political means.
BN and Pakatan Rakyat started their confrontation since the 8 March general elections. They wish not to see the other side doing better than themselves. However, along the mutually “suppressing” process, they do not prioritise the people's interests. Political instability has reduced the credibility of the two parties and the people as well suffer from the fight. Other than vicious competition, is it true that there is no room at all for cooperation while they are competing with each other? The state legislative assembly sitting can be held successfully if both the parties are able to cast aside the question of who is the lawful state government. State assemblypersons from both the parties can then discuss and debate on the state budget to avoid a waste of budget and implementation deviation. It is how they can defend the Perak people's interests. Endless disputes will only cause the state government unable to govern the state well while Pakatan Rakyat, too, unable to play well its role of overseeing the state government. Ultimately, the state's development will be arrested.
| "It sounds like a fantasy asking BN to work together with Pakatan Rakyat." |
Of course, they must first show their good intentions in order to cooperate. They must as well have a basis and conditions for cooperation. First of all, they must stop persuading assemblymen from the other party to withdraw and become independent representatives. For example, Pakatan Rakyat was uneasy about the withdrawal of Port Klang State Assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah. Secondly, they must fairly and reasonably enforce the law without political oppression and double standards. Thirdly, they must fairly treat Pakatan Rakyat-ruled states, including issuing impartial oil royalties.
Meanwhile, Pakatan Rakyat should as well demonstrate a willingness to cooperate, including not using too strong words to criticise the federal government and enhance communication through Parliament sittings and other meetings.
Under the circumstances of reduced hostility and confrontation, together with enhanced communication, leaders of the both parties will be able to have contacts and meetings without rebound and rejection from the grassroots. They can then combine their resources and find a way out for the country's political and economic hardship.
Pakatan Rayat-ruled Selangor and Penang are manufacturing states and they need assistance from the federal government to attract foreign investment. Meanwhile, the federal government should not deny investment applications just because the states are under the control of Pakatan Rakyat. The introduction of foreign investment can only be speeded up with the cooperation from the two parties.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng recently revealed that he was forced to reject a RM30 billion worth of foreign investment because he could not guarantee 1,000 electrical and electronic engineers. The investment might be a success and a huge number of job opportunities might be created if they had the assistance from the federal government.
It sounds like a fantasy asking BN to work together with Pakatan Rakyat. But in a developed democracy country, two confronting parties would be able to cooperate for the country's interests. They key lies in the maturity of democracy.
Pakatan Rakyat has decided to seek registration as a coalition. BN should give its blessing. Let's allow the two coalitions to have a healthy competition and the people will decide the fate of them in the next general elections.
written by sydput, November 06, 2009 18:18:19
The moment BN loses power, there will be a stampede by many to make a police report or civil suits against them. And the courts will be kept busy for decades to administer justice on those who were persecuted.
So they have no reason to allow any opposition to win in general elections, as they have the police, judges, army and every other government machinery on their side. Even if they cheat, you cannot do anything about it, just as we are no able to do anything about it now, on people being tortured and arrested on trump up charges.
written by jason, November 06, 2009 18:30:41
written by KingSolomon, November 06, 2009 18:54:55
written by No nonsense, November 06, 2009 19:07:14
written by gycgocnt, November 06, 2009 19:29:28
Do remember how highhandedness, arrogant, racists, discriminate minority, corrupt practices, double standard is BN. The only way to make them reform, revitalise is a strong opposition in parliament.
Do remember if not the "Bising-bising Opposition",we are not going to have free water, freehold land, or even more "Smiling Faces" from the civil servant who sit in local council.
Do remember by "Co-Operation" before, Gerakan become a Silent Donkey in parliament. Pas lose it power to UMNO in Kelantan and beg for Wang Ehsan every year. And Sabah & Sarawak parliamentarian become only a Fixed Deposit to BN during General Election.
So, do you support BN Co-operate with PR. The day of they stop politicking will be the day of The Collapsing of Justice, Fairness and Clean Governance!
written by asguard, November 06, 2009 21:44:42
written by SocratesI, November 06, 2009 22:44:33
So far 1 thing I have learnt in Life is that cooperating with scumbag, scoundrel plunderers, led by a Murderer will never work out, so why waste the time & effort which could be put to much better use ??
How can oil and water mix ?? Unless Pakatan Rakyat is trying out some Sun Tze strategy, and is using armoured hands in velvet gloves to shake hands with Barisan Najis, and crushing their arms once and for all, I don't see the point of this direction (working with Barisan Najis) in futility and stupidity !
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written by batsman, November 06, 2009 23:38:56
written by Aduh, November 07, 2009 04:22:21
written by SocratesI, November 07, 2009 14:41:35
Looks like the MSM is trying to confuse and divide Pakatan Rakyat members & supporters yet again, no doubt at the behest of Barisan Najis and its murderous chief. No matter how able or how smart a person is, if his basic character is evil and self-centred, like those in Barisan Najis and Utterly Moronic Nazi Organization, they will use their abilities to do more evil and further their own ends at the expense of others.
The 1st prerequisite of working with a partner, must be the partner is of good character, abilities (like running the admin of a govt.) can be learnt and practise makes perfect. Pakatan Rakyat should NEVER cooperate with the Devil, Barisan Najis, just as PAS should NEVER indulge in unity talks with UMNO !!
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Would the BN federal govt be so generous as to help the Pakatan Rakyat ruled states attract investments? Crooks are crooks and they would stop at nothing to bring down the 4 opposition-led state govts to serve their self interests rather than to develop the country and bring benefits to the rakyat.