JOHOR BAHARU, July 19 (Bernama) -- Datuk Chua Jui Meng's decision to quit MCA and join Parti KeAdilan Rakyat (PKR) would not be of much impact to the political scene in Johor, said state Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman.
He said, in as far as the opposition coalition in the Pakatan Rakyat was concerned, the people's support appeared to have waned, right after the 12th general election.
"The support was fierce in the election and we thought Pakatan Rakyat would blossom in Johor. But when the election was over, the support seemed to have faded," added Abdul Ghani, who is also menteri besar.
He was speaking to reporters after chairing the Johor Umno Liasion Committee meeting at the party's office here Sunday.
Taking that into consideration, Abdul Ghani did not think that the move by Chua, a former health minister, would spark new support for PKR.
He believed that PKR was trying to take advantage of the racial diversity that Johor had, by enticing support from the Chinese community.
Despite the waning support, Chua was expected to bring some support into PKR, especially in Bakri, where he had some followers after being a MCA leader there for many years, observed Abdul Ghani.
He reminded BN component parties in state to view the matter (Chua's quitting) as a signal for them to start making some changes to strengthen themselves.
He said, in as far as the opposition coalition in the Pakatan Rakyat was concerned, the people's support appeared to have waned, right after the 12th general election.
"The support was fierce in the election and we thought Pakatan Rakyat would blossom in Johor. But when the election was over, the support seemed to have faded," added Abdul Ghani, who is also menteri besar.
He was speaking to reporters after chairing the Johor Umno Liasion Committee meeting at the party's office here Sunday.
Taking that into consideration, Abdul Ghani did not think that the move by Chua, a former health minister, would spark new support for PKR.
He believed that PKR was trying to take advantage of the racial diversity that Johor had, by enticing support from the Chinese community.
Despite the waning support, Chua was expected to bring some support into PKR, especially in Bakri, where he had some followers after being a MCA leader there for many years, observed Abdul Ghani.
He reminded BN component parties in state to view the matter (Chua's quitting) as a signal for them to start making some changes to strengthen themselves.
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