In the Malay Press: Anwar should step down, says Umno leaders
by Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani, fz.com
In Sinar Harian today, Umno leaders called on Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to fulfil his promise of leaving politics if he failed to win Putrajaya in the 13th general election.
Former Umno Masjid Tanah member of parliament, Datuk Abu Seman Yusop, told the Malay daily that Anwar was still dreaming of becoming the prime minister and was willing to do anything to realise that goal.
“He (Anwar) had previously said he will step down if he fails to win but until now he is still the leader of Pakatan Rakyat (PR).
“He should actually fulfil his promise but I see what he is doing today is more due to his personal interest than the rakyat’s,” he said.
Abu Seman said Anwar is purposely creating discord in the society because he cannot accept that he failed to win the federal government.
Abu Seman stressed Anwar must stop making allegations of election fraud and must instead provide concrete evidence supporting his claims.
Puteri Umno chief and Papar MP, Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shirlin, added Anwar must accept the voice of the majority.
She also accused PR of hypocrisy and questioned why the Federal Opposition was willing to accept the decision in states that they won.
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“PR is seen practicing selective democracy when they refused to accept the decision on the federal government but are willing to accept the decision on seats they won and quickly form their state governments,” she said.
Rosnah said PR leaders must take responsibility for anything that happens from the street demonstrations, adding that their actions will cause national disunity.
Utusan Malaysia also reported that Anwar’s political career should have ended following GE13.
Former PKR youth information bureau secretary, Nordin Ahmad, told Utusan said the national polls have shown that the public want Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over Anwar.
