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  Coalition govt should be formed via party-to-party negotiations, not SDs – Bersih
Posted by: superadmin - 11-21-2022, 10:46 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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THE Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) takes exception to the call of Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun for party leaders to submit statutory declarations (SDs) of their MPs who are willing to give support to a prime minister candidate to form the new government.

The speaker should know that the use of SDs for the formation of the government has been proven to be a failure, again and again, contributing to much instability over the years.

A parliamentary government is a government based on a common governance programme, not a bunch of individual MPs supporting a common prime minister candidate, whether or not in exchange for positions.

It is unreasonable that party leaders are rushed into deals before all their MPs have the chance to deliberate and be heard. No timeline should be set for this important process.

The most important goal in this process is to ensure that a sustainable and stable government can be formed and this can only be achieved through a carefully negotiated agreement between the parties and it should not be hastily rushed through using SDs.

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  Barisan top guns to decide who to support as PM, says Saravanan
Posted by: superadmin - 11-21-2022, 10:41 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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KUALA LUMPUR – Hours before the 2pm deadline set by Istana Negara, PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is spotted entering the Seri Pacific Hotel here shortly after 9am.

[i]It was rumoured that there is a meeting between rivals Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional leaders as the race to Putrajaya remains open.

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  Partnering with Perikatan puts BN at a disadvantage
Posted by: superadmin - 11-21-2022, 07:47 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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KUALA LUMPUR – Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s statement tonight that no agreement has been made to form a government with Perikatan Nasional (PN) confirms rumours swirling that BN is not doing a deal with PN yet.

Sources told The Vibes that BN, which has 30 seats now, is not jumping at the immediate opportunity to collaborate with PN as remaining in the government while doing so will have a long-term impact on plans to rejuvenate the coalition.

BN lost 49 seats from the 79 it won in 2018.

“Many of these seats were lost to PN, so if they were to cooperate with PN, how are they going to retake the seats they lost?

“If they join forces with Pakatan Harapan (PH), they can govern and also prepare to retake the lost seats in the next general election of GE16,” said a highly-placed source earlier today.

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  Lawyers warn of haste, lack of convention in post-GE rush to form new govt.
Posted by: superadmin - 11-21-2022, 07:33 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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Quote:However, Yusmaidi said given the coalition’s seat numbers, the palace should allow PH the room to form the next government or a minority one.



GEORGE TOWN – Two senior lawyers here are expressing concern about the manner in which political coalitions are being asked to negotiate and gather enough MPs to form a new government, following the lack of a clear winner in the 15th general election (GE15).

As Pakatan Harapan (PH) won the most seats, at 82 (including Muda), the coalition’s chairman should be invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for an audience, lawyers Mohd Yusmaidi Yusoff and S. Raveentharan said.

This is in accordance with the convention under the Westminster system of democratic parliamentary governance that Malaysia practices as a Commonwealth country, both of them told The Vibes.

The two, who are also former elected representatives, said the Westminster system would normally see the coalition or party with the highest number of seats given the first choice to form a new government.

This is in the event after an election when no party or coalition secures a simple majority.

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  Umno Youth leader urges BN central leadership to consider working with Pakatan
Posted by: superadmin - 11-20-2022, 07:32 PM - Forum: Politics - Replies (2)

IPOH, Nov 20 — Umno Petaling Jaya division youth chief Azlan Abu Bakar today said that the party leadership must consider the possibility of forming the federal government with Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the betterment of the country.

"In my opinion, the first step of a proper party reform should start with working together with PH for the sake of the people and the country to have a stable government.

"Opting to work with PN will likely be a repeat of what has been happening for the past few years.

"And since PH has managed to win the highest number of seats, it means that people prefer PH administration rather than a PN coalition government,” he said referring to yesterday’s result showing PH has won 82 seats — the highest number for a coalition.

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  Warisan will support any govt that brings stability, says Shafie
Posted by: superadmin - 11-20-2022, 06:30 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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KOTA KINABALU: Warisan will support the formation of a federal government that can bring stability to the country and protect the interests of the people of Sabah and Sarawak, says its president Shafie Apdal.

Without naming any leader or party, he said Warisan had received phone calls from several political party leaders who expressed an interest to cooperate and the party was still considering the matter.

“What is important to us is the stability of the country and the importance of the Bornean states for the people.

“Even though the number (of parliamentary seats won by Warisan) is small, it can add stability to the country’s political situation and whoever wishes to form the federal government needs this support.

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  All Umno leaders must shoulder the blame, not just Zahid, says Bung
Posted by: superadmin - 11-20-2022, 05:45 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin has come to the defence of party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the wake of Barisan Nasional’s disastrous outing in the 15th general election (GE15).

Bung said Umno leaders needed to take collective responsibility and the blame should not rest squarely on Zahid.

“But it should not come to that level (of Zahid stepping down from the post),” he said, referring to calls for Zahid to resign.

“All Umno leaders must take responsibility. If there is a need to step down, then everyone has to do it,” he said when met after attending the Umno political bureau meeting here.

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  Anwar is one big compromise away from finally becoming PM
Posted by: superadmin - 11-20-2022, 05:40 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who has come tantalisingly close to leading Malaysia during his tumultuous political career, is suddenly on the cusp of clinching the top job – but a final hurdle stands in his way.

Anwar’s reformist coalition won 82 parliamentary seats in the general election (GE15), the biggest haul among the competing blocs. While it’s short of the majority needed to form a government, it puts him in prime position to forge an alliance to do so.

The only catch? The 75-year-old politician may have to do a controversial deal with his longtime nemesis.

Barisan Nasional (BN), the pro-Malay coalition that has ruled Malaysia almost uninterruptedly since independence in 1957, finds itself in the unlikely position of potential kingmaker after a washout performance left it far short of forming a government but with enough seats to tip the balance to decide who does.

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  Much ado at Muhyiddin’s home as Perikatan leaders converge
Posted by: superadmin - 11-20-2022, 05:34 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies

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KUALA LUMPUR – Perikatan Nasional (PN) leaders are set to gather for a meeting at coalition chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s home in Bukit Damansara today, following PN’s resounding success at the national polls (GE15).

Believed to be in the residence currently are PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang and his deputy Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man as well as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Also spotted making his way into the housing area was Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

Media members have been stationed outside the compound since approximately 1pm. 

Based on official GE15 results from the Election Commission (EC) as of 4.30am today, PN managed to secure a shocking win with 73 parliamentary seats.

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  Snowfall tops 6 ft in western New York, triggering road closures
Posted by: superadmin - 11-20-2022, 07:56 AM - Forum: Environment Protection News - No Replies

Snowfall tops 6 feet in western New York, triggering road closures and flight cancellations the weekend before Thanksgiving


CNN  — A historic snowstorm is slamming western New York state Saturday with more than 6 feet of snow in some places, closing roads, triggering driving bans and canceling flights the weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Another round of heavy lake-effect snowfall is expected to return to the Buffalo area Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service. With most of the heavy snow bands falling over Lake Ontario, north of metro Buffalo on Saturday afternoon.

“Even though the band will be moving quickly, it is possible that additional amounts around a half foot or so could occur across the Buffalo metro area,” the National Weather Service said.

On Saturday afternoon, New York Governor Kathy Hochul touted the state’s storm preparedness and said crews have been working tirelessly to manage the situation.

“This is the effort we’ve brought together: bringing resources, people, equipment from all over the state of New York. And because we were so preemptive in this strike, we were able to avert many tragedies,” Hochul said.

She thanked western New Yorkers for shutting down major highways, implementing travel bans and staying home before the snow started to fall which helped prevent accidents, protect human life and ensure roads are safe and clear for emergency services.

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