Look at yourself in the mirror, PAS told
by Mahathir Haroun. Posted on January 27, 2012, Friday
Datuk Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
KUCHING: Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) should take their defeat in the last state election as an indication of their actual strength before aiming to cause ripples in the state in the coming parliamentary election.
When stressing this, Assistant Minister of Youth Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the party should be more realistic and study all the facts before making their move, including a dream to take over the Sarawak government
In the last state election on April 16 last year, PAS candidates in Tanjung Datu, Beting Maro, Muara Tuang, Sadong Jaya and Sebuyau all lost to Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates.
“They should not be day dreaming. If they had major losses during the state election, then is it possible to take over BN stronghold seats?” he asked.
“Talk is cheap, but PAS should look forward. How many Muslims in Sarawak do they want to divide?” he asked again.
Abdul Karim was commenting on PAS state deputy commissioner Jofri Jaraiee’s statement that he was confident the party would be able to take over BN strongholds in the coming polls.
He then expressed his worry that PAS’ political ideologies might affect the unity among the various races in the state.
“PAS should not bring their political agenda to the state. Enough with their effort in Kelantan and Terengganu,” he added.
Commenting on the same issue, Parliament Deputy Speaker Datuk Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said although everyone was free to express what they wanted to say at the end of the day their ability to serve the people would be known after elections.
“PAS do not have good track record. What they are doing at the moment is merely delivering empty promises,” he pointed out.
Wan Junaidi, who is also Santubong MP, cited Kelantan which had been under PAS control for several decades but was still lagging behind in terms of development, and Kedah which PAS conquered in 2008 was “still at a loss”.
“This is due to their (PAS) inexperience in administrating a country. On that basis, we cannot rely on them to take care of the people’s welfare.
“PAS should not be too proud because they have a lot to do to prove things,” he said.
He, however, said BN would not take the challenge from the opposition lightly.
“Incumbents of the respective seats should intensify their efforts to fulfil their promises to the people and at the same time unite the people,” he said.
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