Former Selangor Menteri Besar

If your a frequent on politickler you’ll know that im not a fan of race based politics. Its old and the cheapest way to gain political mileage. In a Malaysiakini report that i read today Khir Toyo saying that Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim ruined the possibility of a UMNO-PAS lead Selangor. The taste of sour grapes is not the nicest isn’t it??

Excerps from Malaysiakini :

In a posting on his blog, Khir said Umno had offered its arch-rival PAS the menteri besar post during a dialogue session held shortly after the elections.

Apart from this, he said PAS was also offered the deputy menteri besar as well as four executive councillors posts if it agreed to form the coalition

“As long as Anwar is important in Pakatan Rakyat, the muzakarah will not succeed. Anwar does not want to see Malays unite and that is why he formed Pakatan that thrives on the ideals of equality to the extent of elevating other religions on the same par as the primary religion in this country, Islam,”

I think that the former Menteri Besar has made a big mistake in the calculations, If he has a good look at the grassroot, the people are more united than some politicians think. The Malays are very united with the chinese,indians and the other races we have here in Malaysia. Playing these race sentiments is not healthy in the long run in my view. Campaigning for a Bangsa Malaysia on the other hand is the respectable and responsible thing to do.

I dont think that DSAI is the only factor in the PAS decision as PAS it self are a matured party must have decided against the proposed move.

“We must first get rid of the politics of hate, slander and revenge among the Malays. It must begin with the younger generation understanding that a Malay majority is only meaningful if it is used to better the Malays”

Ahhmmm..correct me if I’m wrong but we never heard the former singing this tune before the election results were out?!

Khir closing statements in the report was :

“My dream is to see that the Malays once again become the backbone which will stabilise the politics in the country,”

A statement i rather hear…

“My dream is to see the Malays,Chinese,Indians and all races in Malaysia working together towards a politically and economically stable nation we can all be proud off”

Oh well…he is entitled to his view and unfortunately mine differs quite a bit

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