Anwar criticises Khalid again, says Selangor MB is slow in taking action that benefits people

 

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has chatised Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim 

again for being tardy. - The Malaysian Insider pic by Nazir Sufari, November 24, 2013.

 Once again Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim has been publicly criticised by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over his tardiness in taking action and implementing measures for the benefit of the people.

"Pakatan Rakyat's achievements are not measured in terms of whether there is a surplus or deficit in the budget but how we prioritise the needs of the public," Anwar said.

"Khalid is one of the most loyal and attentive friend and colleague compared to other PKR leaders. However, there are times when he is among the slowest leaders to take action," he said.

"I admonish a leader for a reason, I point out mistakes and errors so that he will tighten the loose screws," Anwar said during the closing ceremony of the special PKR national congress in Shah Alam.

"Khalid is very attentive to other people's ideas and opinions, especially from his fellow PKR colleagues. Unfortunately, he does not put what has been said into practice," Anwar, who is the party's supreme leader, admonished Khalid who looked on unperturbed.

Last month at a forum in Petaling Jaya, Anwar had criticised Khalid over the latter's failure to use Selangor’s surplus funds to help the needy, resulting in some party members labelling him as "stingy".

Prior to the opposition leader’s closing remarks, the 800-strong crowd comprising PKR delegates and observers unanimously approved several amendments to the party's constitution.

The amendments to PKR's constitution will be sent to the Registrar of Societies (RoS) next week to be rubber-stamped.

Anwar had the attention of the 800-strong crowd at the Dewan Raja Muda Musa in Section 7, Shah Alam as he described the challenges facing PKR, DAP and PAS.

"We are facing a mighty political opponent who has billions of ringgit in their treasury. They will spend millions of ringgit to ensure that they remain in power," Anwar said.

He said Pakatan Rakyat had to intensify their efforts to woo support from the rural voters, who remember Barisan Nasional whenever they receive gifts and handouts.

"We are talking about a very strong political party who has money to burn and a mighty election machinery ready to steamroll any opposition," he said.

"But one of our advantages is that we have a lot of young, talented politicians who can reach out to the masses," he said.

Anwar said Barisan Nasional had spent millions trying to defeat the party's two young politicians, his daughter and Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah and Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli, but failed.

"We must not give up, yes, the road ahead of us is long, hard and winding but we can surpass these obstacles and reach the summit," he said.

One of the weaknesses which Anwar noted in the new generation of young politicians was a lack of humility. He said the young politicians were talented, savvy and sometimes overconfident.

"But this is a weakness which can be rectified as the older leaders can guide the next generation and set them on the right path," he said. - November 24, 2013.