KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — PAS secretary-general Datuk Mustafa Ali today admitted that new Indian party Makkal Sakthi's alliance with the Barisan Nasional had resulted in the party losing the support of the non-Malays in Bagan Pinang.
In its first by-election defeat in the peninsula since Election 2008, PAS’s Zulkefly Omar lost the Negri Sembilan state seat by 5,435 votes. Last year, Umno only won Bagan Pinang by 2,333 votes.
The Islamist party also lost all 19 polling streams. It won five in Election 2008, four of which are dominated by non-Malays.
“In a way Makkal Sakthi affected our share of non-Malay votes and the announcement that the party was endorsing BN,” said Mustafa in an interview.
The Makkal Sakthi Party led by former Hindraf leader RS Thanenthiran was launched during the Bagan Pinang campaign and officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his attempt to look for new Indian ally, after MIC lost the support of the community.
“We cannot just dismiss them, they have decreased the support to Pakatan Rakyat (PR), not just PAS,” said Mustafa when presenting his findings from the campaign.
He is also aware of claims that many members of the Makkal Sakthi Party are from the PAS supporters’ club.
When asked whether the party will hasten the move to formalise the role of non-Muslim supporters in PAS, Mustafa said the matter has to be carefully assessed.
“PAS’s core supporters is still the Malays, the discussion whether we should have full membership for supporters has to consider this factor, whether it will affect this core group,” said Mustafa adding that the plan to form the non-Muslim wing in PAS is in the pipeline.
Mustafa however dismissed the suggestion that various controversies involving the Selangor PAS chief Datuk Hasan Ali had affected the party’s campaign in Indian areas.
Hasan, who is also a Selangor executive councillor, had tried to ban the sale of beer in convenience stores in Malay majority areas, empowered mosque officials to act as moral police and also criticised the state legislative special committee, Selcat’s investigations against senior civil servants.
“In Permatang Pasir, Selangor issues were also brought up but it didn’t affect our campaign,” said Mustafa pointing out DAP’s strong presence during Bagan Pinang.
He admitted that the party did not expect to be badly defeated at the recent Bagan Pinang by-election but was quick to add it cannot be used as indicator for both Barisan Nasional (BN) and PR.
“I didn’t expect that big majority, I thought we could maintain or reduce the majority,” said Mustafa, who used to head the party’s election department.
But the PAS veteran strategist warned that the by-election where Umno fielded local strongman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad cannot be used as a benchmark.
“Similarly, Pakatan Rakyat cannot be complacent by making excuses that we can afford to lose this one,” said Mustafa.
Bookmark
Email This
Comments (28)
Show/Hide comments
...
written by Ivan, October 20, 2009
written by Ivan, October 20, 2009
Makkal Sakthi is just a back-stabber.See la.BN will accept them or not.IF ACCEPTED,MIC N this dumb party will fight against each other.good movies
-
- +10
-
-
...
written by Raj Kumar Mukundan, October 20, 2009
written by Raj Kumar Mukundan, October 20, 2009
Saya pengundi di Bagan Pinang yang tinggal di Taman TKK.
Saya dulu mengundi untuk PAS kerana Pakatan Rakyat.
Kali ini saya tidak mengundi PAS.
Saya tidak mengundi untuk PAS kerana sikap extreme PAS. Saya takut dengan orang besar seperti Hassan Ali dan tindakan Pemuda PAS.
Saya merasa lagi selamat dengan UMNO.... UMNO lagi sederhana daripada PAS. Formula Barisan Nasional masih baik lagi kerana UMNO bukan Islam extreme macam PAS.
Terima kasih selamat sejahtera......
Saya dulu mengundi untuk PAS kerana Pakatan Rakyat.
Kali ini saya tidak mengundi PAS.
Saya tidak mengundi untuk PAS kerana sikap extreme PAS. Saya takut dengan orang besar seperti Hassan Ali dan tindakan Pemuda PAS.
Saya merasa lagi selamat dengan UMNO.... UMNO lagi sederhana daripada PAS. Formula Barisan Nasional masih baik lagi kerana UMNO bukan Islam extreme macam PAS.
Terima kasih selamat sejahtera......
-
- +29
-
-
...
written by dollahmakcik, October 20, 2009
written by dollahmakcik, October 20, 2009
how can a one day old party , makkal sakthi helped bn win big ?
it is pas owned idiot leaders that are helping umno.
get your facts right mustafa ali.
it is pas owned idiot leaders that are helping umno.
get your facts right mustafa ali.
-
- +37
-
-
...
written by silly, October 20, 2009
written by silly, October 20, 2009
Well done MSP. And MIC was trying to hijack the credit. Shame on Samy Vellu.
-
- +4
-
-
...
written by Observer, October 20, 2009
written by Observer, October 20, 2009
If PAS stick to "PAS for All" policy, PAS would not fell into such embarrassing situation.
-
- +25
-
-
...
written by James Loh (Original Version), October 20, 2009
written by James Loh (Original Version), October 20, 2009
How about admitting to screw up because of people like Hassan Ali?
-
- +40
-
-
...
written by Arul Inthirarajah, October 20, 2009
written by Arul Inthirarajah, October 20, 2009
If PAS still sees itself as a Malay party, then I see a fundamental problem with their participation in Pakatan. Racial chauvinism has no place in Pakatan. PAS is clearly unable to deliver the goods without non Malay support, and will in all probability lose many of the seats they won in March 2008 if they fail to adapt. They also seem to be in a state of denial. The behaviour of UMNO-like elements in the party, like Hassan Ali, Nasharuddin, and Haji Hadi have turned off many non-Malays who would otherwise have given PAS its vote. PAS needs to come to terms and address these issues. Otherwise, it will revert to being a kampung party. It will not get a national role, nor deserve to get one.
-
- +21
-
-
...
written by rahman-chan, October 20, 2009
written by rahman-chan, October 20, 2009
This is a wake up call for all political parties that they can't depend on one race only to win national election. It also shows how important racial cooperation is to Malaysians in general. PAS recent controversies must also be the main contributors to the unhappiness of many voters.
-
- +10
-
-
...
written by tetraigrat, October 20, 2009
written by tetraigrat, October 20, 2009
I seriously doubt the role played by the so-called new party MSP or even by MIC have garnered the votes of Indians in Bagan Pinang. The Indians abstained from voting for the Pakatan mainly on certain setbacks that occured in recent months of which the Pakatan were blamed - namely the Kpg Buah Pala issue in Penang. As much as I agree with Lim Guan Eng's actions during the Kg.Buah Pala issue (I can understand his frustration to help the folks but in return he got blamed and ridiculed by these people) but for the sake of keeping that political connection with these folks, he should have shown more consent by being at the place of incident etc. His presence during the demolition would have given the trust and respect by the Kg.Buah Pala folks. He has done his best to get whatever compensations for these folks but it didnt go too well with the media and BN playing up the issue.
As an Indian myself, all I can say of my community is - Indians are a bunch of ungrateful people and easily swayed by sweet talking politicians and money. You can do a 100 things for them but end of the day they will only remember 1 thing you have not done for them. If the Kg Buah Pala folks sit and ponder upon themselves - the land they were staying do not belong to them. The claim to have stayed on that piece of land for generations and as such should be compensated etc. It was not the fault of LGE that the land was sold but the political allies of BN blamed it on LGE's government for the so-called transfer of title. Though LGE lodged reports with MACC of the irregulaties of the land sale - he still "thick-faced" himself to negotiate with the developers and secure a house for these folks. These folks should ask - did the MIC or MSP or even UMNO (whom they ran and licked the feet) helped them. MIC came danggling RM3m and wanting to buy the land from the state government knowing very well the land cost more than that and the state government has got nothing to do with it. If MIC was sincere, use that RM3m to help the folks of Kg.Buah Pala resettle again - did they do it - no and the folks are not blamming MIC for it. In fact MIC's representative was full aware of the sale of this land during the tenure of Gerakan's rule in Penang. This piece of news was never translated to the folks there. Then comes Hindraf - claiming to champion the same folks only to confuse them more to legal suits. Lastly, we have the MSP - championing their lip service. The folks ran to UMNO during the Permatang Pasir elections - what happened? UMNO said they will look into the matter and even called a meeting with the developer - did they do anything? Nothing and the meeting was like a two buddies who lost contact reaching back to each other and nothing transpired. The folks will never blame the UMNO for fear but they pick on soft-hearted man like LGE, Ramasamy and Rayer. But the sad part is, LGE and the DAP with Anwar was their punching beg. For being grateful for the efforts of LGE, the folks targeted him and ridiculed him in all ways. This piece of mis-information was what turned the Indians in other parts of Malaysia against Pakatan and PAS. So to say MSP is the factor to divert the attention of Indians to support BN is an overstatement.
As an Indian myself, all I can say of my community is - Indians are a bunch of ungrateful people and easily swayed by sweet talking politicians and money. You can do a 100 things for them but end of the day they will only remember 1 thing you have not done for them. If the Kg Buah Pala folks sit and ponder upon themselves - the land they were staying do not belong to them. The claim to have stayed on that piece of land for generations and as such should be compensated etc. It was not the fault of LGE that the land was sold but the political allies of BN blamed it on LGE's government for the so-called transfer of title. Though LGE lodged reports with MACC of the irregulaties of the land sale - he still "thick-faced" himself to negotiate with the developers and secure a house for these folks. These folks should ask - did the MIC or MSP or even UMNO (whom they ran and licked the feet) helped them. MIC came danggling RM3m and wanting to buy the land from the state government knowing very well the land cost more than that and the state government has got nothing to do with it. If MIC was sincere, use that RM3m to help the folks of Kg.Buah Pala resettle again - did they do it - no and the folks are not blamming MIC for it. In fact MIC's representative was full aware of the sale of this land during the tenure of Gerakan's rule in Penang. This piece of news was never translated to the folks there. Then comes Hindraf - claiming to champion the same folks only to confuse them more to legal suits. Lastly, we have the MSP - championing their lip service. The folks ran to UMNO during the Permatang Pasir elections - what happened? UMNO said they will look into the matter and even called a meeting with the developer - did they do anything? Nothing and the meeting was like a two buddies who lost contact reaching back to each other and nothing transpired. The folks will never blame the UMNO for fear but they pick on soft-hearted man like LGE, Ramasamy and Rayer. But the sad part is, LGE and the DAP with Anwar was their punching beg. For being grateful for the efforts of LGE, the folks targeted him and ridiculed him in all ways. This piece of mis-information was what turned the Indians in other parts of Malaysia against Pakatan and PAS. So to say MSP is the factor to divert the attention of Indians to support BN is an overstatement.
-
- +47
-
-
...
written by Malaysia Nowadays, October 20, 2009
written by Malaysia Nowadays, October 20, 2009
THREE WAKE-UP LESSONS FOR PAS
1. Non-Muslim wing (if ever it is established) and PAS extreme Islamist ideology cannot co-exist – rakyat cannot be fooled by such political seduction because PAS can easily ignore or even jettison its non-Muslim wing from the party once it has achieved its bigoted and un-Malaysian political agenda (assuming it succeeds in wresting Federal power from Barisan Nasional)
2. PAS is causing political havoc for its Pakatan Rakyat (PR) partners’ goal of achieving its political ambition of governing the country for the first time ever, and introduce a two-coalition political system (with its healthy check-and-balances) – PAS must quickly and sincerely abandon its bigoted religious stance if it ever hope of regaining the trust and support of non-Muslims
3. Pragmatic and middle-ground Barisan Nasional (BN) is likely to win back more non-Muslim support going forward, provided PR parties (especially PAS) continue to fumble and fight each other, BN can continue to sincerely implement a “1-for-all Malaysian and all-for-1Malaysia” policies, rakyat can tangibly and meaningfully feel the fairness, justice and benefits of reforms, trust of the NGOs is gradually regained and a cooling-off period and resolution for troubled BN component parties occurs.
1. Non-Muslim wing (if ever it is established) and PAS extreme Islamist ideology cannot co-exist – rakyat cannot be fooled by such political seduction because PAS can easily ignore or even jettison its non-Muslim wing from the party once it has achieved its bigoted and un-Malaysian political agenda (assuming it succeeds in wresting Federal power from Barisan Nasional)
2. PAS is causing political havoc for its Pakatan Rakyat (PR) partners’ goal of achieving its political ambition of governing the country for the first time ever, and introduce a two-coalition political system (with its healthy check-and-balances) – PAS must quickly and sincerely abandon its bigoted religious stance if it ever hope of regaining the trust and support of non-Muslims
3. Pragmatic and middle-ground Barisan Nasional (BN) is likely to win back more non-Muslim support going forward, provided PR parties (especially PAS) continue to fumble and fight each other, BN can continue to sincerely implement a “1-for-all Malaysian and all-for-1Malaysia” policies, rakyat can tangibly and meaningfully feel the fairness, justice and benefits of reforms, trust of the NGOs is gradually regained and a cooling-off period and resolution for troubled BN component parties occurs.
-
- +7
-
-
...
written by milly, October 20, 2009
written by milly, October 20, 2009
See. Najib's strategy of going outside MIC works. The next thing is to get rid of MIC.
-
- +3
-
-
...
written by zackeye, October 20, 2009
written by zackeye, October 20, 2009
PAS should expand its slogan a little bit. PAS for all but Islamic law for Muslims only.
-
- +3
-
-
...
written by Serupa bodoh, October 20, 2009
written by Serupa bodoh, October 20, 2009
Wrong, not MIC or Makkal Sakthi.
Simple facts, one must be there whether rain or shine and not just during election periods. It must be long terms effort.
Secondly, must not confine to one community. Person/party must be fair to all community and mix-society.
Thirdly, adopt open concept, tolerance and down to earth community service.
Sadly, few mistakes done on implementation that force certain groups to pull away. Like bull dozer and not looking at "Jalan tengah".
But, grey area still the “undi pos”. Need a transparent and open system to improve convince everybody.
Simple facts, one must be there whether rain or shine and not just during election periods. It must be long terms effort.
Secondly, must not confine to one community. Person/party must be fair to all community and mix-society.
Thirdly, adopt open concept, tolerance and down to earth community service.
Sadly, few mistakes done on implementation that force certain groups to pull away. Like bull dozer and not looking at "Jalan tengah".
But, grey area still the “undi pos”. Need a transparent and open system to improve convince everybody.
-
- +0
-
-
...
written by Steven Ong, October 20, 2009
written by Steven Ong, October 20, 2009
Actually the Chinese and Indians voted for PAS in 2008 is to topple BN and not because PAS is good or can be trusted. If PAS were to gain power and rule over Malaysia, then it would become another Afghanistan and Iran or Sudan . PAS can never be a moderate party no matter what .The same as UMNO. They are bend on Islamic theocracy and will never change, unless God intervene. How absurd this will be to them, as they think that God is with them.
So Mustafa Ali, stop blaming outside forces when it is actually the distrust of PAS's motives that drives them to Umno. Even if UMNO is corrupt it is better then under an Islamic regime. The people has to choose between the two evil. In this case, UMNO won.
So Mustafa Ali, stop blaming outside forces when it is actually the distrust of PAS's motives that drives them to Umno. Even if UMNO is corrupt it is better then under an Islamic regime. The people has to choose between the two evil. In this case, UMNO won.
-
- +14
-
-
...
written by michael, October 20, 2009
written by michael, October 20, 2009
PAS has to learn to be broad minded and see the bigger picture. like having helicopter view.
stop bickering on non issues and small trivial issues like trying to impose what they think is God's views on others.
Perhaps Hassan Ali is UMNO/BN trojan horse in PAS.
PAS youth has to fight big fights on corruption, misuse of power, and think of strategies to improve the economic lots of every Malaysian. Stop harassing others and self appointed moral police. Can PAS rise to the challenge?
stop bickering on non issues and small trivial issues like trying to impose what they think is God's views on others.
Perhaps Hassan Ali is UMNO/BN trojan horse in PAS.
PAS youth has to fight big fights on corruption, misuse of power, and think of strategies to improve the economic lots of every Malaysian. Stop harassing others and self appointed moral police. Can PAS rise to the challenge?
-
- +6
-
-
...
written by Dr paul, October 20, 2009
written by Dr paul, October 20, 2009
It is not Makkal Sakthi but some PAS idiots like Hassan Ali, Nasharuddin,Hadi, Nasarudin Tantawi and their like who caused PAs to lose.This fellows are blinded by their extremist ideals rather than fining a middle road.Malaysia is a multi racial, cultural and religious society.Each group has its own credo.They don't have to shaft their beliefs into others throat.When each respects the other's beliefs yet maintaining its own principles then PAS can win over the non Muslims over.The fanatics, extremist and militants whichever groupp they belong to must be isolated and removed.They are the cancerous souls that will destroy PR and Malaysia.
-
- +1
-
-
...
written by serban hijau, October 20, 2009
written by serban hijau, October 20, 2009
quote: “In Permatang Pasir, Selangor issues were also brought up but it didn’t affect our campaign,” said Mustafa pointing out DAP’s strong presence during Bagan Pinang."
- hallo to' pa, permatang pasir tak boleh jadi perbandingan/kes contoh dengan bagan pinang. permatang pasir kubu kuat pas. memanglah tak ada kesan (betulkah tak ada kesan? ramai pengundi luar tak balik mengundi bukan 'kesan' ke?).
mengakulah - orang ramai bosan dan meluat dengan pendekatan geng muqabalah ni. mengakulah.
- hallo to' pa, permatang pasir tak boleh jadi perbandingan/kes contoh dengan bagan pinang. permatang pasir kubu kuat pas. memanglah tak ada kesan (betulkah tak ada kesan? ramai pengundi luar tak balik mengundi bukan 'kesan' ke?).
mengakulah - orang ramai bosan dan meluat dengan pendekatan geng muqabalah ni. mengakulah.
-
- +6
-
-
...
written by soondar, October 20, 2009
written by soondar, October 20, 2009
Esok kalu PAS and UMNO join up, that coalition not need to have MCA, MIC, whatever, whatever, whatever to win.
-
- -1
-
-
...
written by Mathan, October 20, 2009
written by Mathan, October 20, 2009
The fact is voters voted for Pakatan Rakyat in last election to show their frustation and anger on Umno led BN govt, not because PR can deliver better than BN. But after 5 states win and anwar's promises people start to accept PR as a subtitute for BN. But PR seems not ready to form a federal govt. that's why they can work togather. their infightings and their inablity to handle Kg buah pala, seksyen 23, beer issue etc make people distance them selves from PR. PR should do something to gain back rakyat's trust. here pas comfortly forget that Hindraf still a force among Indians. If only Hindraf didn't boycott the last by election, the majority should have been lesser by 1000 at least.
-
- +0
-
-
...
written by It's OK, October 20, 2009
written by It's OK, October 20, 2009
PAS screwed up this time, not much to do with MSP who are nothing more than beggers. We ( non-muslims) supported you PAS, not because we love you, only because we hated umno more. Don't stretch it too much.
-
- +5
-
-
...
written by noeyesee, October 20, 2009
written by noeyesee, October 20, 2009
When most of the chinese and indian voted for PAS during the 2008 GE in many area is because they have no other choice beside pen down for BN. Since this is the scenario, PAS should take this as a gift of opportunity to serve the rakyat. BUT, it seems PAS thought it was their caliber to gain so many wins that they "mudah lupa". One problem after another they create for the rakyat. Listen! If you PAS continue your extreme way, the rakyat would rather spoil the vote or not even coming out to vote in the next GE in all these area. WAKE UP!!!
-
- +5
-
-
...
written by Congkak, October 20, 2009
written by Congkak, October 20, 2009
It is easy to blame others when you do not get what you want. When you have a problem, blame the UMNO elements in your party. Come on, when are you going to grow up and own up to your own problems?
The fact is people in BP know and are very comfortable with Isa. Here is a man who is humble and accessible to the people. They have years of history with the man that no weeks of campaining going to change. So he got charged for money politics. Well, that was started by DSAI when he was in UMNO. So, if DSAI can have a second chance, why not Isa? Or it does not work for UMNO people?
The fact is people in BP know and are very comfortable with Isa. Here is a man who is humble and accessible to the people. They have years of history with the man that no weeks of campaining going to change. So he got charged for money politics. Well, that was started by DSAI when he was in UMNO. So, if DSAI can have a second chance, why not Isa? Or it does not work for UMNO people?
-
- -2
-
-
...
written by Has, October 20, 2009
written by Has, October 20, 2009
"PAS untuk semua" - tipu besar!!!
Sebenarnya, PAS untuk ekstremis Islam sahaja!
Sebenarnya, PAS untuk ekstremis Islam sahaja!
-
- +4
-
-
...
written by Arrogance & Intolerence, October 20, 2009
written by Arrogance & Intolerence, October 20, 2009
It's not Makkal Sakthi my dear Pas... it's the arrogance and intolerence of certain of your leaders... If you don't check your extremist leaders, you will fall down and fall hard
-
- +5
-
-
...
written by tan, October 20, 2009
written by tan, October 20, 2009
PAS saja yang bersalah walaupun pada hakikatnya PAS banyak berkorban untuk PKR dan DAP... Bila ada krisis... DAP ugut tarik diri kat Kedah... PKR melompat... sapa yang istiqamah... kalu PAS nak kuasa dah lama kami bersama UMNO tapi kami pegang pada Janji... penyokong DAP dan PKR jangan ego sangat... ahli parti mana yang banyak membantu PAKATAn dalam PRU... semua tguran yang PAS buat semua extremist.... yang DAP kata semua ok.... saya hormati orang india dan china dengan prinsip mereka.. tapi jangan minta orang hormati kita sahaja. kita juga kena hormati prinsip orang lain.... Kalau PAS gila kuasa.. x kerajaan negeri Pakatan akan ditubuhkan di Malaysia kecuali Penang... Kalah sikit semua tunding jari... saya tengok kebnyakan komen2 semua kutuk PAS... wakil DAP di selangor dan Kedah yang extremisst x kritik? Relax la brother... yang menjatuhkan Pakatan bukan PAS tapi kalian yang hanya mahu orang lain menghirmati kalian saja tapi prinsp dan perasaan orang laian semua dipandang extreme... Saya tetap UNDi DAP atau PKR walau apa yang berlaku... antara DAP PAS dan PKR, PAS yang boleh dipercayai dan Ada Prinsip... tengok isu kUil di Selangor... sapa yang ke depan... bila kalah kat banagn Pinang dan Isu Arak semua hina PAS... Semua orang Cina dan India suka Arak semua ke??? Kita bukan nak halang orang Bukan Islam Minum Arak tapi nak kawal orang Islam kerana Arak HARAm di sisi Islam... Agama lain saya x nak komen bagaimana mereka menjga pengikut mereka... Kalau dah Mabuk bukan saja anak isteri yang kena pukul tapi semua orang tidak selesa.... semu a orang cina yang baik suka pergi Disko ke???? Yang jahat dan x berpegang pada aganma je yang buat begitu kan... Isteri orang cina suka ke suami mereka mabuk2.. Negara Barat kawal Arak relax je.. bila PAS selangor nak kawal jualan bising semua, tahu kenapa? sebab orang sini x akan tentang apa saja yang datang dari orang islam... sedangkan orang islam hormati prinsip mereka...
-
- +1
-
-
...
written by malulah, October 21, 2009
written by malulah, October 21, 2009
Apa yang PAS perjuangkan memang prinsip mereka dari awal. Kalau tak suka terpulang. Adakah merpejuangkan sedikit kesulitan uuntuk membeli arak dah dilabelkan extremis..haloo kawan.suka kah anda semua kalau arak dijual berleluasa and sang remaja mejadi tahi arak...habis satu malaysia jadi mat rempit...Hello kawan, In india, alcoholic drink are sold inside a jail like building...fikir sikit ma...PAs is for all...not for evil minded one....
-
- +0
-
-
...
written by Leopard, October 21, 2009
written by Leopard, October 21, 2009
Makkal Suki is just another platform for former hindraf leader to be the next Sammy Vellu. A little handle out from UMNO and he can kiss your feet.
-
- +0
-
-
...
written by whatever, October 21, 2009
written by whatever, October 21, 2009
Frust giler Beyounce cancel concert kat kl....Sweet Dream....kalau Pas pegang kuasa...sampai bila orang luar takut datang Malaysia......extreme giler....we are living in a multi racial society... please don't make thing worst... think of other racial right as welll.... unfair to say UMNO racist cos it's not true....maybe PAS can be consider as RACIST as well........
-
- +0
-
-
Write comment
Show/Hide comment form
