KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Matters which have been percolating for weeks boiled over at PKR’s emergency political bureau meeting on Tuesday night.
A decision was made that Datuk Zaid Ibrahim should not go to Sabah and Sarawak this weekend as a result of the open revolt by divisions there.
PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes that Sabah PKR needs new leadership but 17 of 23 divisions in the state do not want any leader sanctioned by Kuala Lumpur foisted on them.
Several PKR leaders here believe that by going to Sabah and Sarawak, Zaid would be sending the wrong signal and not showing solidarity with party headquarters.
But party insiders say that a schism between Zaid and others in PKR had been inevitable given their different styles in running the political party.
Several PKR officials are troubled by Zaid's gung-ho approach to solving problems and pushing for a common platform with Pakatan Rakyat (PR) partners.
Zaid had been brought into the party with great fanfare by Anwar earlier this year.
The former Umno man had been given the task of crafting a common platform for the PR coalition to take into the next general election, with an eye towards taking Putrajaya.
But The Malaysian Insider understands that he has faced obstacles not just from PAS and DAP but from within his own party.
Some PKR officials believe that he has ambitions to eventually lead the party — a possibility if Anwar is convicted for sodomy.
These leaders see Zaid as a threat to them. They are also suspicious about whether a more inclusive and multiracial approach will be enough to win over the majority of voters.
Zaid's supporters in the party say that he has stepped on toes because he believes that Malaysians are ready to embrace multiracialism.
His stand, that PKR has a historic opportunity to become a platform of multiracialism, has not gone down well with some party leaders.
Zaid is understood to be reconsidering his position in the party and may choose to take a step back.
But what is clear is that breakdown in relations between several PKR leaders and Zaid is the last thing which the party and the PR alliance needs at this point.
Despite a winning streak in by-elections in Peninsular Malaysia since Election 2008 that was only broken last week in Bagan Pinang, the coalition remains fragile.
PAS and DAP have been squabbling publicly over their respective Islamic and secular stand on government policy.
PKR has also been faced with problems in Selangor, with the threat of defections from among its rank still a potential threat.
And without strong units in Sabah and Sarawak, the federal opposition can forget about governing Malaysia.
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written by 2414, October 16, 2009
written by 2414, October 16, 2009
for the sake of this nation and the people, please stop thinking about position and party. pkr as a multiracial party should be spearheading the concept in pakatan and zaid is the perfect person now to lead that move. so what if ends up leading the party? isn't that what we are saying: "the best person" to lead. i agree with zaid. we are ready for a multiracial leadership. otherwise let's all go back to bn.
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written by amoker, October 16, 2009
written by amoker, October 16, 2009
This is a good problem. PKR has good a lot of excess baggage from ex UMNO and different views of multiculturism. I do think that a good, direct emotional meeting are better to really get to the core issues. I will support Zaid or any multicultural drives in making Malaysia less race based.
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written by swipenter, October 16, 2009
written by swipenter, October 16, 2009
Trouble everywhere except in Umno these days. Better wake up and do some soul searching.
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written by TrueMalaysian, October 16, 2009
written by TrueMalaysian, October 16, 2009
I strongly feel Datuk Zaid should lead this multiracial country. The only one who has a sensible opinion on multiracialism. Otherwise we should forget about the common platform for all Malaysian.
He's the real leader for the young, open-minded generation.
He's the real leader for the young, open-minded generation.
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written by Habis Lah, October 16, 2009
written by Habis Lah, October 16, 2009
Zaid is the tomorrow's leader got slotted into today's political scene. Multiracialism is a critical key to our survival for the future. It is a must.But many of the current political leaders and parties in Malaysia are very dependent on racial championship to survive and will use it to advance at all cost. Therefore multiracialism is not going to be a reality, not today, or tomorrow or the week after. Zaid has, in a way, tried that out in UMNO and got himself booted out. Zaid has hoped that PKR can be a platform but the reality may be that even PKR or PR is not ready at this moment. But we need more champion like Zaid to be around and be born in the future. Lets pray for Zaid's survival and success in PKR. Malaysia needs him and so is PR
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written by Sean, October 16, 2009
written by Sean, October 16, 2009
Instead of riding on coat tails, why not really take a stand for what you believe in, and start your own party? By crossing from UMNO to PKR, people perceive you as a fairweather friend. People voted for PSM, albeit in small numbers - they are staunchly race-less. I'm not suggesting you join PSM! The S-word is a marketing disaster, even if (like me) you think there's nothing inherently wrong with it.
There's a lot of 'expediency' going on at the moment, a lot of bending of principles to extend little empires. Do something really respectable, and I think it will be popularly received.
There's a lot of 'expediency' going on at the moment, a lot of bending of principles to extend little empires. Do something really respectable, and I think it will be popularly received.
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written by The Watchman, October 16, 2009
written by The Watchman, October 16, 2009
Shit! PKR is going to be a race-oriented party as well? OMG!
PKR should really not admit Umno rejects (not Zaid), but Umno rejects who don't think they can have anything in Umno and hence jumped party in the hope they get into positions of influence and authority to enrich themselves.
PKR should really not admit Umno rejects (not Zaid), but Umno rejects who don't think they can have anything in Umno and hence jumped party in the hope they get into positions of influence and authority to enrich themselves.
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written by Peru, October 16, 2009
written by Peru, October 16, 2009
I thought that PKR was a multiracial party. Looks like it is not.
Well if PKR is not going to be a multiracial party, then I will not vote for PKR in the next GE.
Well if PKR is not going to be a multiracial party, then I will not vote for PKR in the next GE.
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written by Newchief, October 16, 2009
written by Newchief, October 16, 2009
CONFIRM STATEMENT....without the support of sabah and sarawak, pk can forget about governing malaysia ..... PERMANENT !!!
so do something NOW or DISSOLVE NOW but since pk is not legal, can just go separate ways.
so do something NOW or DISSOLVE NOW but since pk is not legal, can just go separate ways.
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written by zik, October 16, 2009
written by zik, October 16, 2009
Dont le me start to say..PR also stupid and errogance like BN..squable with each other and suddenly forgot about people problems..to those with position in PKR..you're just a stupid poltician like KJ!!
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written by BNatang, October 16, 2009
written by BNatang, October 16, 2009
PR idiots... umNO planted many trojan horses and trouble-makers to make them look like idiotic fools!!!
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written by pat ling, October 16, 2009
written by pat ling, October 16, 2009
What a bunch of fools and idiots! Before they can get anywhere Putrajaya they are already fighting for turf. So they are no different from their political enemies. So why the hell should the rakyat trust and believe in them? If they don't get their act together they will very quickly disappear into oblivion - as quickly if not faster they way the emerged. And what is AI, LKS, LGE, Nik, etc doing about this? If all the coalition parties can be guided by and religiously adhere to the 5 vowels, they will be a force to reckon with at the next GE. Yes, the 5 vowels - AEIOU.
"A" for All-out after Anti-corruption; "E" for Example; "I" for Integrated as one PR; "O" for Order; "U" for Unity.
Why the hell are they fighting each other? The enemies are out there waiting to devour them. And they choose to kill each other. They have forgotten that the rakyat voted for them not for their prowess nor the rakyat's confidence in them to do a better job. They just wanted to vote out the present devils. So they should wake up and stop thinking so highly of themselves. They are nothing but a bunch of school kids in a professional soccer team. Each recruitment of a professional football player into the team is met with resent, as if they can win in the pro-league without new players of pro-calibre. Bloody juvenile fools and idiots!!!
"A" for All-out after Anti-corruption; "E" for Example; "I" for Integrated as one PR; "O" for Order; "U" for Unity.
Why the hell are they fighting each other? The enemies are out there waiting to devour them. And they choose to kill each other. They have forgotten that the rakyat voted for them not for their prowess nor the rakyat's confidence in them to do a better job. They just wanted to vote out the present devils. So they should wake up and stop thinking so highly of themselves. They are nothing but a bunch of school kids in a professional soccer team. Each recruitment of a professional football player into the team is met with resent, as if they can win in the pro-league without new players of pro-calibre. Bloody juvenile fools and idiots!!!
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written by Peguambela?, October 16, 2009
written by Peguambela?, October 16, 2009
Zaid could have been the Third-choice on our ballot paper.. Instead, here we are..
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written by Trigem, October 16, 2009
written by Trigem, October 16, 2009
Those who still question the multiracialism should be have their names published and hanged. We the people want to know these people. If they are the ADUNs or MPs, please resign because this is not what the people have voted you for!
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written by Jonson Chong, October 16, 2009
written by Jonson Chong, October 16, 2009
Dear TMI, please allow me to make a correction. The Political Bureau meeting was not an emergency meeting. It was scheduled more than two weeks ago. Thank you.
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written by lie detector, October 16, 2009
written by lie detector, October 16, 2009
Hmmmm..... me thinks I will take the contents of this article with 2 pinches of salt. No reason for PKR ppl to object if the reason Zaid is going is to solve any problems.Presently PAKATAN is still best alternative to BN.
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written by wong, October 16, 2009
written by wong, October 16, 2009
i hope when PR should sit down and discuss the long term strategies and policies. Not personal gains. Whatever decisions should be make based on multiracial rakyat in the mind. If not, what is so good about PR as compared to BN ?
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written by manager, October 16, 2009
written by manager, October 16, 2009
PKr is full of opportunists, they couldn't make it in Umno so they are trying their luck in Pkr and Anwar only concern about having the "numbers".
Anwar maybe a charismatic leader but a lousy decision maker and manager. To run a country we need a great manager like Zaid.
Anwar maybe a charismatic leader but a lousy decision maker and manager. To run a country we need a great manager like Zaid.
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written by ismail omar, October 16, 2009
written by ismail omar, October 16, 2009
Zaid was also convicted by the UMNO disciplinary committee just like Isa Samad fro money politic. Or that doesn't count because he joined PKR? No surprise there, the rules are different if you are in PKR. By picking Isa as a candidate, UMNO legitamised corruption, you said. So, PKR is embracing corruption and power abuse by welcoming Zaid?
Where's the comment from PAS guys? they are the one kept barking about coruption to Isa.
Where's the comment from PAS guys? they are the one kept barking about coruption to Isa.
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written by BrightEyes, October 16, 2009
written by BrightEyes, October 16, 2009
Zaid should go for the Sabah Hari Raya gig. To not do so will be a great insult to Sabahans (not just Jeffrey), and give the wrong message that E.Malaysians should always be under the command of KL...
Remember, any government or government-in-waiting needs Sabah & Sarawak votes to rule... and E.Malaysians don't like Semenanjung people going over there and acting like British colonial Residents.
Remember, any government or government-in-waiting needs Sabah & Sarawak votes to rule... and E.Malaysians don't like Semenanjung people going over there and acting like British colonial Residents.
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written by umnobodoh, October 16, 2009
written by umnobodoh, October 16, 2009
Datuk Zaid Ibrahim,
You are the leader for all Malaysian. Keep on fighting for your political mileage, we all behind you.
You are the leader for all Malaysian. Keep on fighting for your political mileage, we all behind you.
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written by batupahat, October 16, 2009
written by batupahat, October 16, 2009
At this stage PKR,Pas and DAP need to decide why are they in the opposition. Its clear that rakyat are not happy with BN govening the country. Going as individual party...... Forget about the Putrajaya. Rakyat is better inform and knows what they want. Work togather and fight BN with the same mission.
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written by fed-up, October 16, 2009
written by fed-up, October 16, 2009
Zaid, how about you form a new multiracial party? A party that fights for equality and justice for ALL MALAYSIANS. A fresh new start without any baggage and self interest.
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written by PH Chin, October 16, 2009
written by PH Chin, October 16, 2009
Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, I believe most of the 'rakyat' have faith in your leadership and have high hope in you to bring reform in not only in Pakatan Rakyat, but eventually the nation. Despite the difficulties you faced within PKR, PAS and DAP now, I hope you don't give up your fight for a better Malaysia.
I am confident most of the 'rakyat' trust you more than those leaders in the Pakatan Rakyat. God bless you!
I am confident most of the 'rakyat' trust you more than those leaders in the Pakatan Rakyat. God bless you!
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written by zan, October 16, 2009
written by zan, October 16, 2009
The problem is always the same all the times: PKR leaders are formerly umnos. So..... you know la. I'm fed up with them. Besides that: umno is going all out to make sure PR dies before GE 13. Beware.
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written by Diaz, October 16, 2009
written by Diaz, October 16, 2009
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written by askar melayu, October 16, 2009
2414 said "zaid is the perfect person"
amoker said "I will support Zaid"
biscuit said "M'sia need a wise leader like Zaid Ibrahim"
and the list goes on ...........
All of you PR junkie 'sort of'forget that Zaid was also convicted by the UMNO disciplinary committee just like Isa Samad. Or that doesn't count because he joined PKR? No surprise there, the rules are different if you are in PKR. By picking Isa as a candidate, UMNO legitamised corruption, you said. So, PKR is embracing corruption by welcoming Zaid?
The difference is he was a dissent within UMNO when he was "convicted" which anybody with average intelligence would know that he was framed.
There is this thing called character and integrity which UMNO people don't understand. If you throw mud at a person of integrity it doesn't stick!
written by askar melayu, October 16, 2009
2414 said "zaid is the perfect person"
amoker said "I will support Zaid"
biscuit said "M'sia need a wise leader like Zaid Ibrahim"
and the list goes on ...........
All of you PR junkie 'sort of'forget that Zaid was also convicted by the UMNO disciplinary committee just like Isa Samad. Or that doesn't count because he joined PKR? No surprise there, the rules are different if you are in PKR. By picking Isa as a candidate, UMNO legitamised corruption, you said. So, PKR is embracing corruption by welcoming Zaid?
The difference is he was a dissent within UMNO when he was "convicted" which anybody with average intelligence would know that he was framed.
There is this thing called character and integrity which UMNO people don't understand. If you throw mud at a person of integrity it doesn't stick!
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written by Eskay, October 16, 2009
written by Eskay, October 16, 2009
Some PKR officials believe that he has ambitions to eventually lead the party — a possibility if Anwar is convicted for sodomy.
So what's there to worry who leads the party, as long as he is qualified and capable.
I suppose some leaders want PKR to die leaderless if and when Anwar is convicted.
That's selfish thinking... no different from Umno thinking.
So what's there to worry who leads the party, as long as he is qualified and capable.
I suppose some leaders want PKR to die leaderless if and when Anwar is convicted.
That's selfish thinking... no different from Umno thinking.
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written by lang, October 16, 2009
written by lang, October 16, 2009
I used to think PKR is the next generation, but loking at all the jokers in PKR and their quarrels, I think we are all better of with BN, at least we know where we are heading. With PKR it is like in a country without laws and street signs. At least with BN we all know the street signs is written in ONE LANGUAGE.
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written by hausar, October 16, 2009
written by hausar, October 16, 2009
diaz, zaid was suspended in 2005! he crosses over in 2009 !!. that's a good 3-4 year dude! why did he wait that long if he was framed? why did he accept the minister post from pak lah after march 2008 if he thought he was framed?
u pakatan fler are a pathetic bunch. really u are.
u pakatan fler are a pathetic bunch. really u are.
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written by watcher, October 17, 2009
written by watcher, October 17, 2009
One must be very naive to believe politicians are decent guys. Politics is the dirtiest profession and a decent politician will not last long in it. Which "saint" will sacrifice all his time, money, family, freedom and efforts to be a politician merely to serve the people genuinely. Of course, position, power and rewards are the ultimate aim.
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written by Ritchie, October 17, 2009
written by Ritchie, October 17, 2009
Wonder what happen to all the noise made against Mohd Isa recently? People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Why are there no noise against Zaid? Anybody can claim that they are framed. So can Mohd Isa if he wants to. Are all you guys suddenly advocating Najib's line that "he should be given a second chance"? Hypocrites!
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written by dILA, October 17, 2009
written by dILA, October 17, 2009
FOR OD SAKE!!! Will someone save PR from themself.
UMNO/BN will not have to try hard to destroy PR as PR has done remorkable job themself
What about all 'elect best man for the job', 'ketuanan rakyat', 'thing of rakyat first', 'reformasi' etc bullshit!!!
now what rakyat see that PR member only interested to fight for themself, their interest & jawatan.
what don't they think long term, sanggup mengalah for the god of the country & parti.
everyone can become a manager but not everyone can become a leader. it important for PR member to recognise their limitation & give way to other who are more qualify for the job. this PR/PKR fight is not because of anwar anymore, it about malaysian and if PKR did not recognise this, then thay are as good as dead.
do not destroy malaysia future just for your short term gain & cemburu......you are destroying the peopel hope...and people will not take kindly to person who destroy their hope & dream
you have been warn PR
UMNO/BN will not have to try hard to destroy PR as PR has done remorkable job themself
What about all 'elect best man for the job', 'ketuanan rakyat', 'thing of rakyat first', 'reformasi' etc bullshit!!!
now what rakyat see that PR member only interested to fight for themself, their interest & jawatan.
what don't they think long term, sanggup mengalah for the god of the country & parti.
everyone can become a manager but not everyone can become a leader. it important for PR member to recognise their limitation & give way to other who are more qualify for the job. this PR/PKR fight is not because of anwar anymore, it about malaysian and if PKR did not recognise this, then thay are as good as dead.
do not destroy malaysia future just for your short term gain & cemburu......you are destroying the peopel hope...and people will not take kindly to person who destroy their hope & dream
you have been warn PR
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