Opposition will form Govt in five states: Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR:
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the three parties in the opposition alliance would be discussing the forming of Governments in the five states it won in Saturday’s election. He said ,that based on unofficial results, the opposition had won the states of Penang, Kelantan, Kedah, Selangor and Perak. “We also have denied the Barisan Nasional (BN) a two thirds majority in Parliament. Politics in Malaysia will never be the same again. “The, issue of who will be the Menteri Besar or the Chief Minister will be decided if a certain party (PKR, PAS or DAP) has the absolute majority. We have to consult our partners. We will follow the standard procedure, seek an audience from the Sultan or Tuan Yang Terutama,” he told a news conference at his residence in Bukit Segambut here yesterday morning. Anwar said forming a Government was no simple matter and required some time for it. Asked whether there would be big celebrations over the remarkable showing by the opposition, Anwar said none had been planned for now. “The people are more mature now. I want to advise all PKR supporters to remain calm and not to resort to any action that can cause uneasiness among the people,” he said. According to him, the election this time showed the people wanted change. “They want accountability and transparency. It’s a new dawn for Malaysia and the people have spoken. “PKR is committed to enhancing unity, cooperation and mutual respect. God-willing, tomorrow we can make a new beginning to build a new and glorious Malaysia,” he added. - Bernama
