Anwar Ibrahim tells reporters that both PAS and DAP have agreed to support the change.
By Puteri Sabariah
PETALING JAYA: PAS and DAP have agreed to a PKR proposal for Dr. Wan Azizah to be appointed the new Menteri Besar of Selangor, PKR defacto leader Anwar Ibrahim told a press conference today.
“PAS and DAP have agreed that the Menteri Besar’s post will be from PKR,” Anwar said adding they respect this informal arrangement between the parties.
PAS rules Kelantan while the DAP has Penang and there is no dispute over PKR’s rule in Selangor even though PKR only has 14 seats compared to 15 each for PAS and DAP .
Anwar left after the brief press conference.
He also said he will step down as Selangor Economic adviser once Dr. Wan Azizah becomes the Menteri Besar.
He also pointed out that he will not be holding any official post if Dr. Wan Azizah is to replace Khalid Ibrahim.
“The coalition parties – PAS and DAP – will bring the Kak Wan proposal to their respective parties,” Anwar said.
Khalid has said he would like to complete his second term as Menteri Besar till 2018 but Anwar wants Dr. Wan Azizah in the post after Hari Raya, which falls on July 28.
When asked about what would happen if Khalid refuses to step down, Anwar said the party’s leadership would discuss the matter with him.
“The process is still on-going now, and please dont be presumptuous.” Anwar said.
Anwar said PKR deputy president Azmin Ali was also one of the candidates to replace Khalid but the party picked Wan Azizah based on “consensus”.
Leaders from DAP and PAS, including PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng were also present when Anwar made the announcement.
Khalid’s tendency to unilaterally make decisions in administering Selangor was what had stirred dissatisfaction among Selangor leaders especially from PKR and DAP.
PKR and DAP Selangor both have been critical of Khalid’s performance as Menteri Besar as well his handling of issues, such as water shortages, the Bible seizure and the Kidex highway.
PETALING JAYA: PAS and DAP have agreed to a PKR proposal for Dr. Wan Azizah to be appointed the new Menteri Besar of Selangor, PKR defacto leader Anwar Ibrahim told a press conference today.
“PAS and DAP have agreed that the Menteri Besar’s post will be from PKR,” Anwar said adding they respect this informal arrangement between the parties.
PAS rules Kelantan while the DAP has Penang and there is no dispute over PKR’s rule in Selangor even though PKR only has 14 seats compared to 15 each for PAS and DAP .
Anwar left after the brief press conference.
He also said he will step down as Selangor Economic adviser once Dr. Wan Azizah becomes the Menteri Besar.
He also pointed out that he will not be holding any official post if Dr. Wan Azizah is to replace Khalid Ibrahim.
“The coalition parties – PAS and DAP – will bring the Kak Wan proposal to their respective parties,” Anwar said.
Khalid has said he would like to complete his second term as Menteri Besar till 2018 but Anwar wants Dr. Wan Azizah in the post after Hari Raya, which falls on July 28.
When asked about what would happen if Khalid refuses to step down, Anwar said the party’s leadership would discuss the matter with him.
“The process is still on-going now, and please dont be presumptuous.” Anwar said.
Anwar said PKR deputy president Azmin Ali was also one of the candidates to replace Khalid but the party picked Wan Azizah based on “consensus”.
Leaders from DAP and PAS, including PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng were also present when Anwar made the announcement.
Khalid’s tendency to unilaterally make decisions in administering Selangor was what had stirred dissatisfaction among Selangor leaders especially from PKR and DAP.
PKR and DAP Selangor both have been critical of Khalid’s performance as Menteri Besar as well his handling of issues, such as water shortages, the Bible seizure and the Kidex highway.
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