By Adib Zalkapli
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — In another sign that Pas has yet to abandon the idea of forging a closer relationship with Umno, the Islamist party's president Datuk Seri Hadi Awang has called for the formation of a national unity government in view of the current political turmoil.
In an interview with The Malaysian Insider, the Marang MP said Barisan Nasional could not on its own bring the country out of the economic crisis.
Hadi was also certain that the party would not suffer the same fate as in 1970s when it was expelled from BN and lost its control over Kelantan.
Last year, the party was split between the conservative faction which favours cooperation with Umno through what it calls muzakarah (dialogue) and another which prefers to strengthen the then newly formed alliance Pakatan Rakyat.
“We need to look common ground in uniting political parties in carrying out responsibilities, it’s not that we cannot disagree, but we want this common ground to be given priority, before we spend our time on issues that we disagree on,” said Hadi.
He added that he was inspired by the efforts taken by former Indonesian president BJ Habibie who united and reformed the country after the end of Suharto’s era.
“Most importantly, the people must be united. It has to take precedence over party interest. Let us sacrifice some of our rights sincerely for the sake of saving our country,” said Hadi.
“I wish to suggest to the outgoing Prime Minister to make some changes, to at least complete his agenda in reforming the judiciary, eradicating corruption and I believe Barisan Nasional cannot do it alone.
"To do it fairly it must involve all parties, in times of crisis it is important for all of to carry out our duties collectively,” said Hadi.
He confirmed that while the matter has been discussed internally it has yet to be brought to the Pakatan Rakyat leadership council of which Hadi is a member.
“This is a very big thing. Even at party level, we have yet to discuss in detail but I could see that many agreed with me in principle, but the execution will not be easy.
"It takes time, the right attitude, and openness from all parties and a sense of responsibility,” said Hadi.
“We have discussed many options in restoring the nation’s political stability. Pas is very experienced. We have joined a coalition government and Pas was also part of Barisan Nasional and we have to enrich our experience, by taking the responsibility of solving our country’s problems,” he added.
He also said that the party has yet to contact any BN leader on his idea.
Hadi added that the idea of forging political cooperation must be seen in a wider context.
“In handling national issues, we are allowed to tahaluf (forming alliance) with any party. Tahaluf not only in the context of opposition parties but in the context of governing the nation, and without us joining BN or BN joining us,” he said.
“I have floated this idea in Selangor at a victory celebration after the general election at Melawati Stadium, but at the time BN wanted to defend their position and Pakatan Rakyat wanted to bring about change its own way,” he added.
Hadi said that with the current economic crisis and political turmoil the time is right for a unity government.

written by Sentinel, February 27, 2009
written by A concerned malaysian, February 27, 2009
written by Hamba, February 27, 2009
written by Zaini Zain, February 27, 2009
written by A Rakyat, February 27, 2009
written by Penumpang Halal, February 27, 2009
One day you and your followers were calling and branding UMNOians "kafir" or "infidels", now you are embracing them as partners in unity.
One day you were segregating yourself from all other political parties because they, to you are all infidels but you embraced PKR and DAP.
Come on PAS, what is your agenda, what is your stand, who are you, truly?
In the first place, politics and religion should not mix and having a religious-political party is somewhat of a contradiction, an anathema both to religious and political thoughts!
Make your stand today, PAS as a religious political party, cannot but stand on its own, not and never in partnership with any other parties because you are too holy, too peerless!
written by swipenter, February 27, 2009
written by Humblevoice, February 27, 2009
BN is a failed system that is creating enormous wealth for a few at the expense of the whole population. BN and its web of corruption is doomed to die, just like the big greedy corporates that are collapsing left right and center. All signs are showing that BN is getting much more desperate and blatant in amassing wealth and power as tides are turned against them. It is fighting Pakatan Rakyat in desperation, and the internal factions are murdering each other to survive in the collapsing empire.
Under such circumstances - what is Pas motive in forming a unity government with BN? It will only strengthen is will for power and corruption.
Yes - Pas can definitely choose to join the rank of Umnoputras and share their riches. This is a golden opportunity if Pas would choose to go down the drain with BN.
written by lucia, February 27, 2009
why can't PR work together for a unity govt. why should it be umno and PAS? if it is umno and PAS, it will be more of a malay/muslim govt!
written by Adeliza, February 27, 2009
I suppose we now have to wait for Mahathir to return to the scene via Najib. Hadi is really banking on AAB to stay. However, didn't the Agong thank AAB for his service to the nation and requested for a smooth transition? Is AAB going to defy the Agong?! Would that not be derhaka of the biggest magnitude? Are we looking at a potential UMNO derhaka episode to add the already long list of such UMNO-led derhaka events?
written by yapchongyee, February 27, 2009
I say to my Chinese brothers and sisters that Hadi Awang need to understand that under that truban of his is an UMNO soulmate. Hadi still charishes that nonsense of Ketuaan Melayu and wants to entrench that nonsense. UMNO is a calcified dinosaur and needs to be removed and let the Malaysians at last breath the sweetness of fresh air. UMNO will not change and Ketuaan Melayu has great appeal but is dead weight that is tied around the neck of Malaysia dragging Malaysia into the depths of the ocean.
It does not matter to me in the least because I left Malaysia 40 years ago but I see what is wrong with Malaysia and my opinion is that of a detached observer. Condemn me go ahead ! Loyalty and Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel ! UMNO youth's demonstration posturing defence of Royalty is so much bullshit, all and everyone of those misguided miscreant was merely puttingout to attract attention for the upcoming UMNO election. Royalty is medievel and we are living in the modern age; that will leave us as Malaysian some 400 years behind time.
Unity government is more for situations when no government can be formed because Parliament is made up of tine little bits of elected parties. Israel and Italy is such, but Malaysia that is not the situation and government can form government. The government of Malaysia would have gone the way of the Pakatan Rakyat but for the rigging of the polls and the hijacking of the Malaysian bureaucracy; the election commission and the judiciary were so perverted that no matter what the laws dictate, the judges decided the way of the UMNO.
If PAS thinks they can go with the BN then why not go with the BN ? Where is the need for a unity government ? CALL AN ELECTION AND LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE. Perak is an example where the UMNO will test their politics against that of the Pakatan because out of this turmoil that arises out of the ashes will be the begining of a new Malaysia; and one that will work for the common good of all malaysians. No Unity Government because then UMNO will become too strong under the cover of a UNITY GOVERNMENT and the next time it will be the dictatorship of UMNO and no one else.
GO WITH PAKATAN WITH OR WITHOUT PAS; PREFERABLY WITHOUT pas.
written by Ismail Kareem, February 27, 2009
written by Perakborn, February 27, 2009
Idiot!
Perhaps, Hadi wants to break up PAS. He ants to sleep with the devil.
written by Andrew_Han, February 27, 2009
Dont just say it, prove your sincerity.
written by Whatsay u?, February 27, 2009
written by The Lion Heart, February 27, 2009
written by eric, February 27, 2009
written by Francis Ngu, February 27, 2009
It is unfortunate that the political impasses in Malaysia should coincide with the worst global economic crises in a lifetime. This is a potentially lethal mix, which no high-handed strategies by those in power for short political expediency will help.
The heat of politics will not cool down even after the forth-coming series of by-elections. It will take a most decisive victory by one side or the other through general elections, not only in Perak, but also nation-wide, for political stability to have a chance.
Against all odds, perhaps leaders faced with crippling economic crises will consider this seemingly unworkable proposal for a unity government, and call a temporary truce by all sides. In the unlikely
scenario of an interim government being formed, its intrinsic instability would anyway necessitate an early parliament elections in 6-12 months.
But then those in power have barely begun to admit the scale of the economic crises, and seem to be driving the nation to more political crises to impress you and me that it is all Anwar's making !
Francis Ngu
written by zik, February 27, 2009
Saya amat tak bersetuju jika ada kerajaan perpaduan..perpaduan jenis apa yg boleh diharapkan dari BN terutama sekali secara kotor dan jijik menjatuhkan Kerajaan Perak yg diketuai oleh seorang Timb. Pesuruhjaya PAS sendiri..
sentimen rakyat tidak mengizin dan mahukan kerajaan perpaduan dengan umno mahupun mana parti dari kompenan BN..biar dikatakan penting diri sendiri dari bersekongkol dgn parti yg mengamalkan rasuah dan salah guna kuasa!!!
Saya amat tidak bersetuju dan memohon TGHA memikir semula cadangan ini..sepatutnya idea ini patut diungkitkan apabila PAS memerintah Terengganu pada tahun 1999-2004..tapi adakah TDM akan memperdulikan langsung????
tentang rakyat..kami boleh survive tanpa ada UMNO dan BN..
Saya percaya pemimpin PR dan TGNA pun tidak bersetuju!!!
Saya rasa cadangan yg paling baik ialah Majlis Presiden PAKATAN mengadakan rombongan menarik pelabur ke luar negara dan menguatkan ekonomi di negeri2 PAKATAN..itu lebih baik!!!
written by mira, February 27, 2009
read this lah.
“I have floated this idea in Selangor at a victory celebration after the general election at Melawati Stadium, but at the time BN wanted to defend their position and Pakatan Rakyat wanted to bring about change its own way,” he added.
It can never happen!
also this..
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 – Pas spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat today challenged Barisan Nasional and Umno to face it in elections to solve all problems instead of hiding behind the palace’s immunity, in a reference to the Perak imbroglio.
“Stand like a man and face Pas in open elections,” Nik Aziz said in a statement carried by the party’s HarakahDaily.net website.
written by elminzan, February 27, 2009
Just as he propose that AAB to continue as PM, as a lot of reform agenda is not being finished as he promised. As a seasoned politician, he can foresee that if handing over the gov to Najis come true, it is the worst ever thing is going to happen. Thinking deeply, mass majority of people, regardless of respective race, religion or political preferences are SO tired of ongoing tussles, accusations, scandals etc., so it is the most rational thing to do is to sit down together and work out how to overcome the recession. Politics could wait. Never mind if the BN bastards turned down this proposal, it will revealed the true characters of this political animals.
And for those commentators who talking rubbish, please look back & THINK rather than bash him irrationally. At least he did not say people, regardless of who they is , BN bastards or else - 'celaka' like the old nyanyuk impotent lion. He should be caged in Zoo negara. I can't believe he lashed out at LGE & LKS. He is the liability of PR right now.
written by Vincent Kok, February 27, 2009
written by James Loh, February 27, 2009
written by Murdock, February 27, 2009
written by blissfulday, February 27, 2009
There never was rights in the Rakyat in this country since day one. We don't have the right to speak, we don't have the right to write, or you will be sent to ISA. Tell me, where's the right? We rakyats are always in sacrificing state, everyday, for the greed and corrupt of our governments...
If sacrificing has to be done, you should direct the arrow to our fat, over fed so call government leaders. They should "sacrifice" what they has robed from us rakyat in the first place.
Think before you speak, any leader out there, it's an era of free media, broadband connection, information is out for grab "snap" that easily. Don't think we are so naive to be fooled with.
written by MightyDonkeyKong, February 27, 2009
Beneath these superficial differences lie ideologies that are very much in common.. ideologies about forwarding Islamic supremacy, imposing apartheid, continued persecution and sidelining of non-Muslims, etc. From time to time, both parties behave in a similarly thuggish way, and both parties definitely have their fair share of morons and the intellectually-challenged.
So, can PAS/Hamas and UMNO/Fatah work together? Definitely.
But will it be a good thing? DEFINITELY NOT.
written by wizarp, February 27, 2009
written by Likou Brujup, February 27, 2009
1) PM - from PAS, himself
2) DPM - from BN
3) All other ministerial posts - to be shared equally by DAP,PKR,PAS,BN.
At the end, "RAHMAN" prophecy is completed, followed by "HADI".. H = Hadi, A =Anwar, D= ??, I = ??
written by zakri, February 27, 2009
anda semua tak reti baca ke? saya yg tak tahu bahasa inggeris pun tahu baca...
"...............without us joining BN or BN joining us,” he said."
anda yg reti baca bahasa inggeris kenapa tak baca sehingga habis artikel ini?
btw, tahu pendapat peribadi atau bahasa inggerisnya personal opinion?
written by Dino, February 27, 2009
written by Hanif, February 27, 2009
They will never trust UMNO again.Period.
written by whateverman, February 27, 2009
lepas ni pasti ada suara-suara yang akan menghentam tn guru dari pr. terutamanya dari DAP. muahahahaha. DAP is falling down.
PAS IS KING NOT SINGH
written by LaoZi, February 27, 2009
written by haji md aris bin ismail, February 27, 2009
Jangan bercakap lagi untuk berganding atau nak kerjasama dengan UMNO/BN untuk faedah negara atau rakyat. Biarkan UMNO/BN dengan labu-labu nya yang rosak, rasuah, tidak bermoral. BIarkan UMNO/BN reput! Jangan cuba nak baiki. Faraqah secara TOTAL daripada UMNO/BN.
Tingkatkan usaha Pakatan Rakyat untuk kebaikan negara dan rakyat. DO IT YOUR OWN WAY! Gunakan pengalaman PAS untuk bantu Pakatan Rakyat. Jangan nak berlembut dengan UMNO/BN lagi. TIdak kah YB sedar apa yang telah UMNO buat kepada YB di Terengganu pada 1999.
written by Pemetik Jagung, February 27, 2009
He is merely saying that, given the current governmental organisation our country has, it would be beneficial to the rakyat jelata that both political sides work together towards the common good of the people.
These are difficult times, where corruption is rampant, crime rate is escalating, public and international opinion of Malaysian leadership is in the drains, and the economy is worsening at an alarming rate. People are having problems putting food and the table for their families. The problems Malaysia is currently facing are mountainous and daunting, to say the least.
Therefore, Hadi's suggestion is actually very simple, that the people in power work together to solve all these problems, and improve the quality of life for Malaysians.
One cannot deny that cooperation is better than conflict. Especially when the task at hand is extremely difficult, and BN has proven that it is UNABLE to handle it effectively, or at all. To make matters worse, instead of mending the economy, political parties are fighting over control and power, neglecting the fundamental problems Malaysians are currently facing.
Hadi is merely asking that politicians put aside their differences and work together towards a common good, with the interest of the rakyat at heart. Theoretically, I think, he is right. His intentions are good. But practically, I do not think it is possible, given that BN does not share the same passion as PR towards the interest of the rakyat.
So, do not shoot him down before understanding what the man's real intentions are. I think they are noble, and in fact, very open minded and mature, willing to put aside differences to work towards a better future for Malaysia. Sadly though, he may be a little too naive in thinking BN will reciprocate to his good intentions.
written by zakri, February 27, 2009
bila LGE kata dia akan bekerjasama dgn org2 BN utk membangunkan penang tiada siapa yg marah@melenting especially from pr affliated masses.
nik aziz juga pernah memberi komen supaya AAB kekal sebagai pm buat seketika.
tp bila hadi cakap perkara yg sama, semua org melenting? kenapa?
dua2 tokoh politik itu melihat bahawa, sekiranya najib naik, hancurlah malaysia!!!
fikir2kan....
like obama always mention in his speech, BIPARTISAN issues, common ground for both republican and democrat.
but i guess malaysian peope love the confrontational politics done by UMNO.
secara metaforanya, if someone hate chelsea fc, even they created records in the premier league, the haters always remember the boring football played by chelsea during those years.
written by Abdullah, February 27, 2009
written by simon, February 27, 2009
You have my fullest support!!!
written by taiko taiko, February 27, 2009
PLEASE TALK LESS ABOUT UMNO AND BN , WHAT WE NEED NOW IS CHANGE GOVERMENT.
THAT IS WHAT THE WHOLE MALAYSIAN WAITING FOR.
TOTAL CHANGE OF GOVERMENT IS THE ONLY SOLUTION. ALL MALAYSIAN IS LOOKING TO HAVE PEACE , HARMONY LIFE AFTER NEXT GE 2012 .
HOPE ALL MALAYSIAN HAVE THE SAME VIEW WITH ME.
written by sunny, February 27, 2009
Can BN put politic behind and leave to the mandate to Rakyat to decide on few areas that are vacant and focus solely on economy? Can BN surrender State of Perak back to PR because of Rakyat? Impact of economic to perakian? Do BN concern of current economy situation if pro-long? Can BN not involve and ensure police, judicial and etc independent and neutral? Can BN be transparent in providing details account of projects, stimulus plan, tender awarded and etc...? Are they willing to panelise their own high ranking found guilty of corruption or are they protecting or cover-up? Do BN really care? If not, I do not think it will not work. They must cleanse themselves first.
written by Belut, February 27, 2009
written by Joeawk, February 27, 2009
Post march 8'09, Malaysians are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel and it will all be dashed if a UITY govt is foirmed.
I am not surprised if there had actually been overtures from UMNO to PAS because many UMNO people knows that they are staring down a deep political tunnel.
No, UMNO way is NO way. It must be CORRECT WAY after this and which will truly unite all Malaysians with a common destiny.
written by RYN, February 27, 2009
Sebelanga susu segar (PR) akan ROSAK jika dicampur sesuntikan nila (BN).
Acuan genetik ialah = (samseng*rasuah*kroni*sek*buli*cakap kasar*pikiran kotor*rompakan hartabenda Rakyat*memperbodohkan dan menghina Rakyat*gila ego). Kalau campur dengan natang ini – akan rakyat jelata merana!
Banyak MNC sedang mengamalkan taktik ‘consolidate’ kilang kilang mereka – balik kampong (negara asal) untuk merangsang ekonomi negara masing masing. Usah kita pergi cari mereka sekarang kerana mereka lebih ‘ busy fighting survival’ kilang dan untuk negara mereka. Mungkin1st half Y2010.
Atas pendapat Francis Ngu pula – I don’t think its fair to put the blame on DSAI. Reason: DSAI beats his drum, everybody can get restless. But he did his drummings in a fair manner and in the open. Malaysians are educated adults and we can CHOOSE to ignore or to cheer him on. Importantly he is NOT SEEN to do illegal actions that paralyse Rakyat’s sense of justice. DSAI and gang also work on plans to alleviate the hardcore poors, better environment cleanliness and others.
It is BN that created the sense of injustice in the everyday Rakyat through the gansterism takeover of Perak. It is the exposure of korupt that the BN admins that stun the Rakyat. Your hardearned money my hardearned money –squandered by them. That is one of the examples why the Rakyat is rising up to be counted.
The BN is the creator of all these mess. Not DSAI. Also BN is sitting on the Federal Govt saddle. IT IS THEIR JOB, come what may – to work on the ekonomi. That is the mandate on the Federal Govt – whomever who is helming it. On this BN fails and fails badly. BN demonstrated that they are only ‘ GILE KUASA GILE WANG RAKYAT’ So pikiar laj sejenak dulu sebelum lontar bahanapi cari sasaran.
written by ajajal, February 27, 2009
agrees that the corrupted people in UMNO/BN is acceptable. HURRY my PAS president you are another snake
MAY SWAT HAVE MERCY ON YOU.
written by rationale, February 27, 2009
written by Syeikh Al-Hafiz, February 27, 2009
Tuan Guru was long realized that there are more culprits in the other two parties in Pakatan compare to UMNO anda Barisan Nasional.
Grown up you people. This is Malaysia. Only when the Malays is united the stability of the country could be forged.
written by shake, February 27, 2009
How can you trust a man who make use of religion to cari makan.
written by firdaus rosli, February 27, 2009
written by timmy, February 27, 2009
Any other leader sitting there will be biased. Tengku Razaleigh has been consistently consistent by calling a spade a spade.
Follow him thru his blog here: razaleigh.com
written by mha1952, February 27, 2009
written by Joe the Plumber, February 27, 2009
written by lengcai, February 27, 2009
written by Khalid, February 27, 2009
Hj Hadi, please don't make such satements that can jeopardize the support of the people for Pakatan Rakyat. The mainstream media will make use of your statement and twist things here and there to create dissatisfaction among the people towards Pakatan Rakyat. The People have totally rejected umno & bn, so please don't talk about cooperating with them. We have had enough of these umno & bn goons and we don't want to have anything to do with them. Please understand the feelings and aspiration of the people.
written by Sam Yap, February 27, 2009
Question: Should we trust Hadi Awang anymore? Can we even trust PAS?
Is PAS is fast turning into Prostitutes Anonymous Society or are we being misled by just one power grabber named Hadi Awang assisted by Hassan Ali ?
written by 1 United Bangsa Malaysia, February 27, 2009
27 February 2009
To All Political Leaders from BN and PR and fellow Malaysians,
What is Unity Government when it is along party/race/religion/language/gender/self gratification and self denial line?
Perhaps Hadi could provide the blue print for Unity Government and the Vision and Mission for 1 Nation, 1 Malaysia as 1 United Bangsa Malaysia for THE RAKYATs concurrence!
Instead of the daily political innuendos and bickering by BN and PR with the economy sinking daily like the titanic, our Leaders from both BN and PR must work together with THE RAKYATs on a common platform to find the best fit to navigate the economy from recession to sustainable growth for THE RAKYATs and MALAYSIA regardless of party/race/religion/language/gender.
After 308, the ONLY CHANGE witnessed by THE RAKYATs are continued bickering of POLITICAL DESPERADOs and POWER CRAZY YBs (Yang Berhormats) instead of YANG BERKHIDMATs from both BN and PR.
The World is a CONSTANT CHANGE so is MALAYSIA and surely MALAYSIA is not too small for EVERY RAKYATs and our leaders must not live in self gratification and self denial of our failings after 51 years of Merdeka with divide and rule policies.
For UNITY IS STRENGTH and DIVIDE and RULE = WEAKNESSESS and SELF DESTRUCTION.
All BN and PR leaders lets forget and forgive each other for all the past mistakes and lets focus and work as 1 Team with 1 Vision and 1 Mission for THE RAKYATs and a BRIGHTER FUTURE for MALAYSIA.
May 1 United Bangsa Malaysia, humbly suggest that the Unity Cabinet from The PM/DPM/ and Ministers for the Unity Government be duly elected by all the MPs from BN and PR for this crisis period. Moving forward, future PM and DPM should be elected by THE RAKYATs during the GE.
Thank you.
Together for 1 Nation, 1 Malaysia as 1 United Bangsa Malaysia
written by double d, February 27, 2009
written by C H Siew, February 27, 2009
PAS don't forget who voted for you! Betray us, and I am sure I will not be voting for you. By the way, my assembly man is from PAS, and my MP is from PKR, both of whom I fondly believe are honorable men and will not betray my vote.
written by 1 United Bangsa Malaysia, February 27, 2009
27 February 2009
To All Political Leaders from BN and PR and fellow Malaysians,
What is Unity Government when it is along party/race/religion/language/gender/self gratification and self denial line?
Perhaps Hadi could provide the blue print for Unity Government and the Vision and Mission for 1 Nation, 1 Malaysia as 1 United Bangsa Malaysia for THE RAKYATs concurrence!
Instead of the daily political innuendos and bickering by BN and PR with the economy sinking daily like the titanic, our Leaders from both BN and PR must work together with THE RAKYATs on a common platform to find the best fit to navigate the economy from recession to sustainable growth for THE RAKYATs and MALAYSIA regardless of party/race/religion/language/gender.
After 308, the ONLY CHANGE witnessed by THE RAKYATs are continued bickering of POLITICAL DESPERADOs and POWER CRAZY YBs (Yang Berhormats) instead of YANG BERKHIDMATs from both BN and PR.
The World is a CONSTANT CHANGE so is MALAYSIA and surely MALAYSIA is not too small for EVERY RAKYATs and our leaders must not live in self gratification and self denial of our failings after 51 years of Merdeka with divide and rule policies.
For UNITY IS STRENGTH and DIVIDE and RULE = WEAKNESSESS and SELF DESTRUCTION.
All BN and PR leaders lets forget and forgive each other for all the past mistakes and lets focus and work as 1 Team with 1 Vision and 1 Mission for THE RAKYATs and a BRIGHTER FUTURE for MALAYSIA.
May 1 United Bangsa Malaysia, humbly suggest that the Unity Cabinet from The PM/DPM/ and Ministers for the Unity Government be duly elected by all the MPs from BN and PR for this crisis period. Moving forward, future PM and DPM should be elected by THE RAKYATs during the GE.
Thank you.
Together for 1 Nation, 1 Malaysia as 1 United Bangsa Malaysia
written by UliNotamri, February 27, 2009
written by MalaysianForever, February 27, 2009
Did YB Datuk Seri Hadi Awang ask state all what you reported or did you just pick out (or rather out of context) what he said.
Why is this not reported in HarakahDaily.Net?
Hope you are not being malicious here. Please clarify.
written by No Party , February 27, 2009
Please study Islam. Islam always preach for unity especially among its ummah. Please. Don't be hypocrite. We know that many are happy to see Muslim fighting each other. Hopefully nobody here like that.
written by Rakyat, February 27, 2009
written by Durian Besar, February 28, 2009
This is not the first time he expresses wishes to combine force with UMNO.
PAS supporters, beware, you could be sold away by your leader.
written by Syarif, February 28, 2009
I believe DS Hadi is seeing the bigger and wider picture, post Pak Lah.
First of all, I believe what Hadi is saying is a crypted message to the Agong to suggest His Royal Highness not appoint Najib as PM as Najib will surely destroy the country and bring Malaysia back to dictatorship.
Yes, Pak Lah is leaving. And Pak Lah really want to resign as PM. But the Agong doesn't have to appoint Najib as new PM. It is within Agong's power to appoint anyone he thinks have the majority support in Parliament, and I bet the guy is not Najib. Najib is only popular within UMNO. Even many BN component party dispise him.
Instead, Agong could for example appoint Tengku Razaliegh as PM and command TR to appoint two Deputy Prime minister, one from BN (not Najib, possibly a non-Malay from a BN component party)and another from PR (possible from PKR as PKR has the highest seat in parliament from PR). Then Agong can instruct TR to form a temporary unity government with ministerial post of 70% BN and 30% PR and deputy ministerial post of 50% BN and 50% PR with the aim to (1) tackle economic crisis, (2) restore political stability, (3) eradicate corruption, (4) prepare for a fresh and clean election in 2 years time.
Of course, if this unity government materialise, it will not solve all the problems. But it certainly is better than a BN government with racist, corrupt and cruel Najib-Rosmah as PM and Muhammad2 Taib/Ali Rustam as DPM.
So who knows, a crypted message from Hadi to his former Al-Quran student, Sultan Mizan, the current Agong.
ps. Those who know Hadi closely will know that he himself wouldn't want a ministerial post if the unity government materialise.
written by Durian Besar, February 28, 2009
I am aware that your health condition is not at the top notch and you shouldn't really be embroiled into this. But the things is that the president of your beloved PAS has shown repeated inclination of selling off the party and succumb to UMNO.
You have to do something.
written by Syarif, February 28, 2009
and he never said it was for Malay-Muslim benefit
I believe many people are missing his point.
He is just offering a way out to the current political climate that is neglecting the economy.
written by Replubican Reds, February 28, 2009
written by Syahredzan Johan, February 28, 2009
A unity government is not abnormal. We have experienced it before, post 1969 riots. Basically a government that is bi-partisan, or in the Malaysian context, by-coalition. Putting aside political affiliations for the better of a nation in crisis.
Mr. Hadi never said that it is a Malay-Muslim unity government. It's a national unity government. When he said that the matter has not been mooted at the PR leadership, it implies that this unity government is not a PAS-UMNO government, but a PR-BN government. The idea of 'selling-out' or 'brought over' thus do not arise.
I personally don't feel that it will work. But rather than slam him, we need to applaud him for looking at the bigger picture.
written by eddydaud, February 28, 2009
Anyway PAS with its Islamic Agenda stick out like a sore thumb between the Chinese dominated DAP which do not want to even discuss about Hudud Law and Liberal minded PKR dominated by activist and NGOs who do not bother much about Islam. PAS is being used by DAP and PKR in Selangor and Perak to form a loose Pakatan Government but PAS is ignored in Selangor and made a puppet of the DAP in Perak. In fact DAP did not bother about PAS in Penang. So PAS got nothing to lose if it joins a Unity Government with UMNO/BN but everything to gain.
written by drahmad, February 28, 2009
written by drahmad, February 28, 2009
written by Crazy Malaysian, March 01, 2009
written by Raider, June 09, 2009
Did Haji Hadi mention anything about PAS abandoning PR and joining UMNO? Did he mention anything about the Unity Government being a coalition exclusive to just Malays only? From my understanding, the UG that he proposes is between PR and BN, maybe right now PAS is spearheading it alone but eventually if everything goes as planned PAS will table the final paper to PR leaders and if they agree then, and only then will PAS,along with
PKR and DAP go ahead with it. Logic dictates that a Unity Government without PKR and DAP won't amount to anything. I'm sure Haji Hadi is not as stupid as you guys thought he is, he has written numerous books and read even more besides, he didn't just blurt out something that popped up in his head, he, the Vice President and the Syura Committee thought long and hard about this, while taking into account everything that goes along with it.
Are you willing to see Malaysia go up in smoke just because you hate BN so much? Don't cut off the nose to spite the face, we, or the world if you like, are facing a global economic crisis like never before while Malaysia is being govern by incompetent fools wouldn't it be better if there are a few good, honest people in their midst to be sorta like a conscience to them. We can advice, cajole, coax and what not until they realise the perilous way Malaysia is heading but we cannot do it from the outside, that's when the UG kicks in. And we are willing to do this for the sake of the nation. Surely we don't want to inherit a penniless Malaysia or a Malaysia with all it's state run companies being owned by foreigners. BN, as a last ditch effort can and may sell everything before they fled the country right after the next election and who to say that they won't.
Apart from a handful of people, we don't really have any Ministerial experience. To handle a ministry is not as easy as one might think, by being a part of a UG we can gain some exposure to prepare for the day when we finally took over the government. I've heard stories of how some of the Perak ADUNs don't really know how to behave in the State Assembly Building. This is because of their lack of experience and lackadaisical attitude and when these people get to hold some top positions in the Malaysian Government they might be over awed with the new and bigger responsibilities but if we were given a few ministerial posts now then we can use them to groom our future leaders. Let's not kid ourselves, running a ministry is no picnic let alone a ministry with some staffs that only listen to their BN master.
After all that has been said and done, Haji Hadi decided to shelf the idea for now because he said that Malaysians are still not fully ready for this even though most part of the world have been using this form of government for a long time. No UG for the near future but dialogues and discussions will be held from time to time.
Even Raja Petra Kamarudin suggested a form of UG not long after the 12th General Election but it didn't grab any attention back then. Maybe his version of UG is a bit different then Haji Hadi's but it's a UG none the less.
It would be very wise if Haji Hadi can provide a blue print of the UG for our perusal if or should we want to take this idea further. And maybe he can also do a road show explaining this idea of his in his own words.
BN is weak now and maybe even dying but a dying animal may spurt an uncontrollable epileptic seizure that destroys anything and everything that is close to it. Let me ask you again, do you want to inherit a bankrupt Malaysia or are you willing to work chivalrously with the enemy for a few more years so as to save this country of ours? We can totally get rid of BN during the next GE but before that let's try our best to salvage this nation.




