Selangor can decide later on use of new name, says Pakatan Harapan
(TMI) – The new opposition coalition is in no hurry to pressure the Selangor government to declare itself a Pakatan Harapan government, amid posers over the future of Malaysia’s wealthiest state following the formation of the new pact.
The new alliance, comprising PKR, DAP and Amanah, has put Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali in a tight spot as his administration relies on the support of 13 PAS assemblymen and three PAS exco members to function.
While Penang has already identified itself as a Pakatan Harapan government, Azmin said the new opposition pact, launched last week, would not affect the state he led.
Pakatan Harapan communication director Khalid Samad told The Malaysian Insider that the coalition would give Selangor as well as PAS time to weigh their options.
“The situation in Penang is different from that in Selangor and even Kelantan. We will give the leaders in Selangor time to use their wisdom in managing the state,” said Khalid.
“Once Pakatan Harapan has structured itself properly, and we in Amanah sort ourselves out properly, we will discuss this matter.
“Let’s give PAS time and space to think about their stand, because we believe PAS still needs to join this pact.”
However, Pakatan Harapan supporters, particularly those from DAP and Amanah, have begun asking when would Azmin start making changes to the state government in light of the new coalition.
Pakatan Harapan leaders said Azmin needed to fortify the Selangor government as soon as possible, as it was only last year that it went through a shake-up over the “Kajang move” and menteri besar saga.
