Some non-Malays PKR leaders and members are now disgruntled at how Anwar manages the party, especially the allocation of Parliament and State seats to them.
They were discontented that not many non-Malays from PKR will contest in the upcoming general election, a sign that 'Anwar wants to make PKR a purely Malay party'. Is that so?
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Some of the complaints:
"This is a most unpleasant situation with racial overtones. Not all who have been dropped are Chinese but most are Chinese. The Malays in PKR are now also very concerned. Who will be next?"
"At the end of the day, it's the way they make decisions at the top. It is just like the BN. PKR is the new Umno and DAP the new MCA. Anwar talks about creating a new Malaysian identity but when push comes to shove, he sells out his own members. You can't blame them for being angry because they spent the past 4 years investing a lot of time and money to build a following in their designated constituencies. But it is Anwar's betray that really hurts..."
They also believed Anwar has decided to rely on the DAP to bring in the Chinese vote. PKR insiders pointed at the way he had 'sold out' on the Ipoh Timur, Tapah, Tanjung Malim, Johor Bahru and even the Batu Pahat seat, which was due to be contested by Syed Hamid Ali, the brother of former deputy president Syed Husin Ali.
"And also why was Lee Boon Chye asked to work the ground at Ipoh Timur but now he's been told to go back to contest at Gopeng? Is there collusion between Anwar and Kit Siang? Actually, the real problem is not DAP anymore, the snake is Anwar. DAP is only just another MCA with limit to its growth because it is Chinese-dominated. For us rightly or wrongly, we chose to join PKR and not DAP because we wanted a multiracial party and we were promised that by Anwar. But who dares to trust him now."
"If you look at the affected seats, it is not just about Johor or Gelang Patah. Most of us are not happy. Perak is affected and so is Pahang. But Johor PKR in the limelight because they are fighting back. We can understand if Anwar replaces lousy candidates with big names who have proven track records. But look at Gelang Patah. Jui Meng has just as good a chance, if not better, of winning than Kit Siang there."
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They were discontented that not many non-Malays from PKR will contest in the upcoming general election, a sign that 'Anwar wants to make PKR a purely Malay party'. Is that so?
"This is a most unpleasant situation with racial overtones. Not all who have been dropped are Chinese but most are Chinese. The Malays in PKR are now also very concerned. Who will be next?"
"At the end of the day, it's the way they make decisions at the top. It is just like the BN. PKR is the new Umno and DAP the new MCA. Anwar talks about creating a new Malaysian identity but when push comes to shove, he sells out his own members. You can't blame them for being angry because they spent the past 4 years investing a lot of time and money to build a following in their designated constituencies. But it is Anwar's betray that really hurts..."
They also believed Anwar has decided to rely on the DAP to bring in the Chinese vote. PKR insiders pointed at the way he had 'sold out' on the Ipoh Timur, Tapah, Tanjung Malim, Johor Bahru and even the Batu Pahat seat, which was due to be contested by Syed Hamid Ali, the brother of former deputy president Syed Husin Ali.
"And also why was Lee Boon Chye asked to work the ground at Ipoh Timur but now he's been told to go back to contest at Gopeng? Is there collusion between Anwar and Kit Siang? Actually, the real problem is not DAP anymore, the snake is Anwar. DAP is only just another MCA with limit to its growth because it is Chinese-dominated. For us rightly or wrongly, we chose to join PKR and not DAP because we wanted a multiracial party and we were promised that by Anwar. But who dares to trust him now."
"If you look at the affected seats, it is not just about Johor or Gelang Patah. Most of us are not happy. Perak is affected and so is Pahang. But Johor PKR in the limelight because they are fighting back. We can understand if Anwar replaces lousy candidates with big names who have proven track records. But look at Gelang Patah. Jui Meng has just as good a chance, if not better, of winning than Kit Siang there."
Malaysia Chronicle has the story...