NS is ours for the taking, says state PKR chief
By Faizal Ezzany, Free Malaysia Today
SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan is ripe for the taking provided Pakatan Rakyat shows good governance in Selangor, Penang and Kedah, said state PKR chief Datuk Kamarul Bahrin Abbas.
Alluding to the recent ‘G15’ debacle in Selangor, he said a key factor which will convince voters was an effective and efficient PKR administration and election machinery.
“We must also ensure that the party machinery is shipshape from top to toe and show good governance (in other Pakatan states) and efficient administration of PKR,” said Kamarul.
In the March 8, 2008 general election the opposition coalition made significant inroads in Negeri Sembilan, which was once considered a BN fortress.
The Pakatan coalition won 15 state seats to BN’s 21. BN wrested five parliamentary seats in the state compared to Pakatan’s three.
Kamarul, also the Teluk Kemang MP, said the mood among the people was changing and they were becoming comfortable with Pakatan and found its leaders easier to approach.
“Pakatan coalition leaders here are always present whenever and wherever there are people-programmes and DAP, PAS and PKR leaders are ever willing to resolve issues.
“We are seeing real support on the ground and it is not surprising that membership to the parties is increasing,” he told the inaugural state Pakatan convention here yesterday.
No to control by one race
He said the coalition cannot afford to be complacent, and its leaders must collectively work towards winning the hearts and confidence of the nation’s multiracial community.
