REQUEST FOR BEKIR: Supporters hold banners calling for Bekir to be fielded as BN candidate for Kota Samarahan.
ASAJAYA: A group of grassroots Barisan Nasional supporters yesterday gathered at an open field here expressing their support for corporate figure Dato Sri Mahmud Bekir Taib to be nominated candidate for Kota Samarahan in this coming general election.
They began to gather there as early as 8am, and displayed banners and placards carrying their request for Bekir to be the BN candidate for the seat.
The crowd dispersed about 20 minutes later.
A veteran Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) member Jais Deli, 81, said the majority of the people there, mainly farmers, were of the opinion that Bekir would make a very good MP.
He said they were confident that Bekir could bring more development to the area and continue the good work laid down by his father and former MP for the constituency, Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.
“We believe Bekir is the best candidate for BN to retain the seat of Kota Samarahan in the coming election,” he said.
Meanwhile, another strong BN supporter Pon Silat, 77, concurred with Jais that Bekir would make a good MP for this area.
According to him, Bekir has very good potential because of his many years in the top-flight corporate sector.
A fisherman Bodi Amit, 61, said putting up a candidate other than Bekir could be a wrong move, pointing out that any other candidate might not be able to ensure smooth continuity of development there.
“If that happens, the people would be very disappointed,” he said.