MCA, Gerakan want fresh polls
Published: May 12, 2009 11:17 AM | Updated: May 13, 2009 2:19 AM
As the imbroglio in Perak grows messier with each passing day, Barisan Nasional leaders are also growing weary and some agree with Pakatan Rakyat’s demand for a fresh polls.
As the imbroglio in Perak grows messier with each passing day, Barisan Nasional leaders are also growing weary and some agree with Pakatan Rakyat’s demand for a fresh polls.
MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek noted that there are three ways to end the stalemate - the court, the state assembly and elections.
Personally, the former health minister felt that a fresh polls is the best remedy.
“Let the rakyat decide, and once and for all, we resolve this problem which is not doing anybody any good,” he said in a posting on his blog.
Echoing a similar view, Gerakan secretary-general Teng Chang Yeow called on the BN leadership to "explore and seek political solutions rather than pursuing legal recourse only".
"Political options to be considered may include allowing the minority (28-seats) Pakatan Rakyat government to continue functioning and going for the next legislative assembly seating,
"Or even concurring with the proposal to dissolve the Perak assembly and let the electorates decide on the government of their choice," he said in a statement.
DPM declines to rule out fresh polls
Teng reminded the BN leadership to consider the political implications on the nation before pursuing the legal avenues.
"While the BN leadership maintains that our focus now is on the economy, how can we do so effectively if the Perak situation keeps worsening and generates negative perception and reaction from the people?" he asked.
Meanwhile, Gerakan central committee member Hsu Dar Ren also urged both BN and Pakatan to agree on a fresh state election.
"In my view, it is the only sensible solution to the problem," he said.
"The decision on who should form the rightful government should no longer be decided in court but rather by the people of Perak, going by the very basic principle of democracy," he added.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin signalled that a compromise solution could be sought, saying that the impasse in Perak which has stalled government business was not in the public interest.
MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek noted that there are three ways to end the stalemate - the court, the state assembly and elections.Personally, the former health minister felt that a fresh polls is the best remedy.
“Let the rakyat decide, and once and for all, we resolve this problem which is not doing anybody any good,” he said in a posting on his blog.
Echoing a similar view, Gerakan secretary-general Teng Chang Yeow called on the BN leadership to "explore and seek political solutions rather than pursuing legal recourse only".
"Political options to be considered may include allowing the minority (28-seats) Pakatan Rakyat government to continue functioning and going for the next legislative assembly seating,
"Or even concurring with the proposal to dissolve the Perak assembly and let the electorates decide on the government of their choice," he said in a statement.
DPM declines to rule out fresh polls
Teng reminded the BN leadership to consider the political implications on the nation before pursuing the legal avenues.
"While the BN leadership maintains that our focus now is on the economy, how can we do so effectively if the Perak situation keeps worsening and generates negative perception and reaction from the people?" he asked.
Meanwhile, Gerakan central committee member Hsu Dar Ren also urged both BN and Pakatan to agree on a fresh state election."In my view, it is the only sensible solution to the problem," he said.
"The decision on who should form the rightful government should no longer be decided in court but rather by the people of Perak, going by the very basic principle of democracy," he added.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin signalled that a compromise solution could be sought, saying that the impasse in Perak which has stalled government business was not in the public interest.
"We are worried if there is no comprehensive approach to tackle the problem because it has dragged on for so long, so maybe all the parties could look at other approaches," he said according to the official news agency Bernama.
In comments made before today's ruling, Muhyiddin also declined to rule out fresh elections - which until now have been vigorously opposed by the coalition.
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