On PAS' Nizar is new Perak

On PAS' Nizar is new Perak

AL Lim: To those who wish for a Chinese MB in Perak, I say: Be patient. A time will come too in Malaysia, where race is no longer an obstacle. To force the issue now is to commit longer-term political suicide.

Most Malays have never trusted the DAP, perceiving it to be chauvinistic and uncouth. And yet, for the first time ever, hundreds of thousands of them voted for the 'rocket' this election, giving the DAP resounding victories in many racially mixed constituencies such as Klang, Serdang and Rasah.

A move to appoint a Chinese MB in what is traditionally seen as a Malay state will ensure that the Malays will never again vote for the DAP. A DAP government in Perak will be a short-lived one. It may not even last till the next General Election. The Malays will flock back in droves to a resurgent Umno the 'protector' of the Malay race.

I urge the DAP leadership to forsake short-term gain to ensure the stabililty of the country and the progressive development of multi-racial politics in this country. Don’t be greedy. Be content with governing Penang for now. Govern it well, and you might not have to wait 45 years for a non-Malay PM.

BR Supporter: The PAS candidate as Perak MB is not an issue at all for the Barisan Rakyat. What is important is how the rulling coalition will work together to weed out all types of corruption and prove their sincerity in fulfilling the promises made prior to the election.

No one should look at a person as a Malay, Chinese or Indian but rather as a capable leader. Look at India, although the majority of the population is Hindu they had Abdul Kalam as the president of India once and that worked very well. Let us all put the differences aside and support the Sultan's decision.

Edwin Choo: I really don't give a damn which party the chap comes from. I don't see a Malay, Chinese or Indian. I only see a Malaysian. If this Malaysian can actually bring everyone together, work fairly, honestly and wisely towards delivering and fulfilling all election promises, why should it matter which race or what colour or creed or religion he belongs to? Focus! Focus! Focus! Stay positive and stay strong Perak!

Cheang: Is not a bad decision from the Sultan. In fact is a good one. Ngeh has been made the deputy menteri besar. that already a big bonus for the Chinese community in Perak. Always start from bottom. It is not easy for the Sultan also, don’t you think? Bravo Ngeh, do your best job.

DR Tey TF: A golden opportunity has been given by the appointment of a PAS MB in Perak. This is the best chances for the Alternative Front to prove to all Malaysians that it can work and prosper. Please act wisely, don't screw up this only golden chance. You need to look beyond the smaller differences in order to fulfill the bigger objective.

Kok Khean: I'm deeply disappointed with the decision on our new Perak MB. DAP had won the most seats, second PKR and PAS last. How can PAS take the Perak MB’s post when it does not represent all Perakians?

Sure, the under the state constitution, the menteri besar has to be a Malay Muslim but there is a provision that allows the Sultan to waive this requirement. Isn't it time for axe this silly requirement? Specifying an MB according to race and religion is no longer revelant in this century and is out-dated. The fundamental democratic process is being ignored.

Audrey Wong: Disappointing decision. Why not from PKR if it has to be a Malay?

Kok Siang Chai: Is this fair? Why can’t a Chinese be the MB? The new government says that it will be fair but I dont think this is so.

Citizen 4 Equality: What a disappointment for Perak. The DAP should have the first right to the MB’s post. The Sultan should have done the right thing and should have approved Ngeh (DAP state chairman) as the MB. We had the chance to show Malaysia and the world that we wanted multi-culturalism and equality for all.

Now the rakyat will see the system as undemocratic, unfair and racially biased. I heard that the DAP is going to boycott the swearing-in ceremony, quite rightly too. MCA, Gerakan, MIC are going to exploit this to the max. Going forward, we should have a constitutional reform. We are all Malaysians and there should be full equality before the law.