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Free Malaysia Today
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
S'gor PH dismisses Azmin's claim that PN can take over state govt
Selangor PH secretary Khairuddin Othman says PN will face an uphill battle to take over the state, as its assemblymen have failed to effectively serve their constituencies. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Selangor Pakatan Harapan (PH) has dismissed Azmin Ali's claim that Perikatan Nasional (PN) is capable of taking over the state government at the next polls. Azmin, the Selangor PN chief, recently said the coalition could seize control of the state by winning 10 additional seats at the next state election. PN currently holds 22 out of 56 seats in the Selangor state assembly. Speaking to FMT, Selangor PH secretary Khairuddin Othman said PN would face an uphill battle to secure enough seats as its assemblymen had failed to effectively serve their constituencies. Acknowledging PN's right to aspire to govern Selangor, Khairuddin nevertheless expressed confidence that voters would be wise enough to determine which coalition genuinely prioritises their well-being. He said many of the Selangor government's current programmes had boosted public confidence in the state administration, giving PH a strong chance of retaining its position in the next state polls. 'With our strong track record in public welfare, we're confident we will reclaim PN's marginal seats in Selangor – not the other way around,' he added. In the Selangor state election in August 2023, PH, in cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN), secured 34 seats and successfully formed the state government. Khairuddin also reminded PH-BN coalition members to avoid 'shooting themselves in the foot' by openly criticising one another, warning that such behaviour would only erode public confidence in the alliance.
Free Malaysia Today
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Use internal channels to air grievances, S'gor PKR members told
Selangor PKR secretary Khairuddin Othman said members should focus on strengthening the party instead of making statements that tarnish its image. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Two Selangor PKR leaders have reminded members and elected representatives to refrain from making public statements that could damage the party's image. Selangor PKR secretary Khairuddin Othman said criticism should be raised internally to avoid creating a negative perception of the party. 'We urge all members to focus on strengthening the party in Selangor. Don't shoot ourselves in the foot with public remarks. 'We're part of the government, and we have internal party channels that should be used,' he told FMT. Earlier, Subang PKR deputy chief Wan Hasifi Amin expressed a loss of confidence in the constituency's MP, Wong Chen, and suggested he step down from the elected post if the party's struggle no longer aligned with his. He said Wong's recent statement, where he lamented the lack of reforms carried out by the unity government, was unnecessary, especially coming from a PKR MP. Wan Hasifi also claimed that the three-term MP did not attend a single divisional meeting since being elected a PKR central leadership council member in 2022, a post he lost in the party's recent elections. He called for Wong to be dropped as a candidate in the next general election, saying Subang PKR wanted an MP who was not 'distant' from the grassroots and heeded the voice of the people. PKR Youth deputy chief Izuan Kasim said all PKR leaders, including those at the grassroots level, should focus on uniting members following the party's recently concluded elections. 'PKR should be the voice of the people and help explain government programmes,' said Izuan, who is also the Kota Damansara assemblyman. 'I respect every member's views and criticism, but not all of them need to be aired through the media.' Wong announced on Sunday that he was taking a two-week break from work for a family holiday, during which he would ponder his future in politics. Wong said he could not shake a deep worry that the government, led by PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, would have little to show in terms of institutional reforms at the end of its parliamentary term.
