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Free Malaysia Today
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Analysts predict heartache for new party Hati
The president of Hati, Chan Tse Yuen, speaking in a press conference at the launch of the party on Friday. PETALING JAYA : Discontented voters are likely to back the opposition in the next general election instead of voting for a newly-formed outfit, a political analyst said in dismissing Parti Hati Rakyat Malaysia's aspirations. James Chin of the University of Tasmania told FMT that Malaysian voters are unlikely to rally behind a new party simply because they do not believe it can form a government. 'If people are unhappy with Pakatan Harapan, they will vote for Perikatan Nasional. So there's already a clear choice. People understand that the next election will be a battle between PH-Barisan Nasional and PN.' Hati, which was unveiled on Friday, has positioned itself as an alternative to voters frustrated with the current government. James Chin. Chin also does not think that many Malaysians would want another hung parliament, which had forced the royals to step in to help form a new government. The current unity government is a result of a hung parliament following the outcome of the last general election, after no party secured a clear majority. Chin also said that should the party decide to partake in the impending Sabah polls, 'they are guaranteed to lose their deposit.' As for Hati's prospects in the next general election, Chin said the party has two years to make a name for itself, but said it would be an uphill task as it does not have a prominent leader. And as it stands now, the top leadership 'is virtually unknown'. Hati is led by former MCA Youth deputy chairman Chan Tse Yuen. The other leaders are deputy president Abdul Razak Abdul Khalek and vice-presidents Dr Lim Hong Jun, Derrick Kok, and Chee Chee Meng. Chin said voters generally would not support parties that they believe won't be unable to bring about real change. 'In Malaysia, if you want to make real change, you've got to be in government or at least in one of the big coalitions.' Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said Hati would struggle to gain traction even if it were to form alliances with other minor parties, such as Muda and Parti Sosialis Malaysia. Azmi Hassan. He also likened Hati's potential strategy to Bersatu's early play for dissatisfied Umno supporters. 'The modus operandi here would be like Bersatu's strategy – if you're not happy with Umno, come vote for us,' he said. 'But I think it will be very difficult for Hati because there is no track record, even for their leaders. So how can you attract the dissatisfied PH voters?' He said it would be easier for PN to woo unhappy PH supporters. Azmi said Hati, like Muda, would learn that it cannot survive alone or rely solely on personalities. 'Hati needs a bigger party, not PSM or Muda. In this case, it's PN.'
NZ Herald
28-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa face additional charges
She's now also charged with ill-treatment of a child and two charges of assault with a weapon, which she denies. The charge notice alleges she used a cord, and a pole or stick, as weapons. Timu faces six charges relating to Rickah'Shae – including manslaughter and two charges of assaulting a child, which she previously pleaded not guilty to. Pauline Timu (left) and Maya Hati, pictured at earlier appearances, face charges of violence, and the ill-treatment of a child. Composite image / Hannah Bartlett She's now also charged with ill-treatment of a child, and two charges of assault with a weapon, which she denies. She too is alleged to have used a cord, and a pole or stick, as weapons. Hati now faces three charges related to a further child, added to the same charge notice as the Rickah'Shae charges. They are assault of a child, assault with a weapon, and ill-treatment of a child. Timu also faces the same three charges, against the same child. An investigation into Rickah'Shae's death began after police were called to Whakatāne Hospital in November last year, after the child died following an alleged assault. A scene examination was carried out at a property in the small town of Te Teko. Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa, also known as Joppy. Hati was charged first over Rickah'Shae's death, with Timu's charges following. Family members posted tributes to the young boy, who also went by the nickname Joppy, online. 'Mummy and Daddy love you. Forever 8 my son.' At earlier court appearances, supporters of Rickah'Shae wore 'Forever 8″ hoodies and T-shirts to the proceedings. At Hati's previous appearance in Tauranga, emotions ran high for both families; as Hati's family expressed their love and support for her as she left the dock, a single voice from the boy's family was heard to allege, 'You killed my baby'. Supporters for Hati, Timu and Rickah'Shae, were present in court on Wednesday. Hannah Bartlett is a Tauranga-based Open Justice reporter at NZME. She previously covered court and local government for the Nelson Mail, and before that was a radio reporter at Newstalk ZB.
