Pakatan Rakyat's seat sharing formula: Pakatan 50-52 seats, local party
SAPP 8-10 seats, Star to be excluded.KOTA KINABALU, February 8, 2013: The Pakatan Rakyat leadership should not delay the announcement of its (PR) formula for seat sharing among opposition parties in Sabah for the upcoming 13th general elections.
SAPP Youth chairman Edward Dagul urges PKR vice chairman YB Tian Chua who is also the MP for Batu to confirm whether that the formula proposed by Pakatan Rakyat(PR) that the "60 State seats to be divided by 6 parties" is official and final.
Edward pointed out that YB Tian Chua met SAPP president and few other SAPP leaders to discuss sharing of Sabah state seats last month and proposed the "60 divided by 6" formula, since then SAPP has been waiting for Pakatan Rakyat to confirm if this is their official seat sharing formula and whether this formula is also used in Sarawak and Malaya.
Pakatan's PKR vice chairman YB Tian Chua had proposed that the 60 Sabah state seats to be shared among Pakatan's 3 parties, and the 2 NGOs (Datuk Lajim Ukin's PPPS , Datuk Wilfred Bumburing's APS) and SAPP meaning each entity get to contest at the average of 10 seats. PR's proposal does not include STAR.
Being NGOs, PPPS and APS are supposed to use PKR's symbol therefore, it means that Pakatan overall would get to contest 50 seats with PKR contesting 30 seats, SAPP ended up contesting only 8 to 10 seats.
The three main parties of Pakatan Rakyat had on Sep 16, 2012 launched "Kuching Declaration" to declare that Pakatan will restore Sarawak and Sabah's status equal to that Peninsular Malaysia and to safeguard the two States' political interests. It also emphasized on equal representation and autonomy. The declaration was jointly signed by PKR's leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, DAP's YB Lim Kit Siang and PAS president YB Hadi Awang.
Among others, the declaration's Article 1 promises " We will restore the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement and the position of Sarawak and Sabah as equal partners within Malaysia by restoring autonomy to Sarawak and Sabah within the framework of the Federal Constitution".
Under Article 2 on "Fair representation", the declaration promises to "increase national integration between Sarawak, Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia through power-sharing arrangement that fully upholds the spirit of Malaysia Agreement".
Edward said YB Tian Chua who represented Pakatan Rakyat to discuss with SAPP and other PR leaders should make it known to the public if this Pakatan proposed formula is final. The people of Sabah deserves to be informed early on PR's approach against BN in the coming PRU13 particularly the seat-sharing formula. Let the people decide if the formula is in line with the "Kuching Declaration" and in the best interests of Sabah.
Edward added, "being a responsible political party, there is a public duty to inform the people what is the final PR formula, so that the people can have a clear picture to decide and no more being confused by political acts,"
Edward also said that before SAPP decide whether to agree with the PR's formula, it has to be first confirmed if this PR "60 divided by 6" formula is final. This is to avoid the recurrence of ever-changing proposals by PR over the previous discussions.
At the same time, Edward chided Datuk Wilfred Bumburing being too in a hurry to announce on behalf of PR that the door for discussion is closed is premature.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteWITH the 13th general election just around the corner, opposition parties in Sabah are desperately trying to work out a compromise and agree on a single candidate to take on the Barisan Nasional.
Mustahil untuk pembangkang menewaskan kerajaan BN yang sudah kukuh bertapak di hati rakyat.
DeleteKubu Kuat BN tidak begitu mudah dirampas oleh pembangkang.
DeleteSABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteKnowing that failure to reach a compromise on a one-on-one with the BN may prove disastrous for them, the opposition parties are racing againts time to agree to a seat allocation formula acceptable to all parties. There are 60 state and 25 parliamentary seats up for grabs in Sabah.
Sudah jelas bahawa Star dan SAPP tidak akan bekerjasam untuk menentang BN secara satu ke satu.
DeleteSABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteMonths of negotiations appears to be heading to a futile conclusion with the peninsula and Sabah-based opposition parties each imposing themselves as more superior than the others.
Setiap parti pembangkang hanya mementingkan kebaikan parti masing-masing dan bukan untuk kebaikan bersama, itulah apa yang menyebabkan mereka gagal.
DeleteSABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteThe Sabah branch of the Sarawak-based State Reform Party (Star) headed by political nomad Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has declared it may go on its own, while the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) is openly at odds with Pakatan Rakyat's DAP in Chinese majority seats.
SAPP dan DAP tidak ngam selama ini, itulah sebab mereka sukar bekerjasama.
DeleteSABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeletePolitical analysts reckoned that going by the intensity of animosity between Sapp and state DAP leaders in their "tussle" for the Chinese-majority seats, it is highly unlikely they can reach a compromise.
Rundingan antara SAPP dengan Pakatan Rakyat tidak akan diteruskan lagi, kata Azmin Ali.
DeleteSABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteHoping to cash in on its so-called "Borneo Agenda" which entails greater autonomy for Sabah, both Star and Sapp are said to be eyeing as many seats as possible to achieve its objectives.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteHowever, the loose opposition pact of Pakatan Rakyat are adamant on contesting the bulk of the seats, leaving only a handful of seats for the two Sabah-based opposition parties.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteDisappointed with the PR stance, Star, judging from statements issued by its leaders, is almost certain to go it alone, while SAPP is hoping against hope of reaching a compromise with the PR.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteOn the contrary, the state BN has declared that it is fully prepared and geared up for the election, with the allocation of seats among the component parties and its list of candidates more or less finalised.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteThe only bone of contention is which among the state BN parties will get to contest the four state and two parliamentary seats won by SAPP which ditched the ruling coalition soon after the 2008 election.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteThe BN will also have to deal with the issue of which party should contest the Karamunting state as its assemblyman, Datuk Peter Pang, who won it on a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ticket in 2008 is now with Parti Gerakan.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteFor the BN, it does not matter whether or not the opposition parties can agree on a single candidate, as it focuses on addressing issues close to the hearts of Sabahans, especially the illegal immigrants problem and land customary rights ownership.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteThe BN government's seriousness and sincerity to solve the perennial illegal immigrant issue through the formation of a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate and recommend remedial measures has boosted support for the ruling coalition.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteOn the land issue, the state government has introduced the issuance of communal titles and is also in the process of identifying new measures to effectively deal with the problem.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteAddressing the two issues is crucial for the BN to further improve support from young voters because the problem, if they remain unresolved, could affect their future. Such concerns among the young voters is evident with many of them raising the matter through social media.
SABAH OPPOSITION SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THEIR DREAM TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT IF THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING OVER SEATS IN SABAH..
ReplyDeleteDescribed as the BN's "fixed deposit" after the ruling party nearly made a clean sweep of the seats up for grabs in Sabah in the 2008 election, losing just one state and parliamentary seats, Sabah will certainly be a focal point in the coming election.
Barisan Nasional sudah bersiap sedia menghadapi pilihan raya umum ke-13 pada bila-bila masa sahaja dan parti gabungan itu kini berada dalam keadaan lebih kuat dan kukuh
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DeleteBN menjadi bertambah kukuh sejak kepimpinan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak mengilhamkan program transformasi dan ini sekali gus telah mengubah persepsi rakyat terhadap BN.
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ReplyDeleteThis is another piece of naysaying.
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DeleteBeliau menyelar tindakan pemimpin parti pembangkang itu yang “menconteng arang di muka (Malaysia)” di luar negara untuk memburukkan nama negara.
DeleteJika inginkan sokongan berterusan dari rakyat kerajaan BN harus memneuhi semua janji yang telah ditabur. Malah peruntukan yang disalurkan untuk sesuatu projek juga harus dipantau supaya projek-projek itu siap sempurna. Dengan itu, rakyat tidak lagi akan ragu kepada kerajaan BN.
DeletePR takkan bersama SAPP.
ReplyDeleteSAPP dan STAR tak mungkin menyatu.
ReplyDeletemasing2 ego, mcm mana nk bersatu?
DeleteSabah Progressive Party is ‘wise’ enough to decide on its own political future, and Parti Bersatu Sabah is not interested to interfere with matters in SAPP.
ReplyDeletePBS president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan said SAPP left the Barisan Nasional coalition on its own accord and if it wishes to rejoin, it is all up to it.
ReplyDeletewhatever happened within the opposition were things that they can “only observe” and we would discuss the effects during BN meetings.
ReplyDeleteif the SAPP and PR failed to reach a deal on seats, then it would only prove that the opposition in Sabah cannot be trusted to administer the state.
ReplyDeleteThe people must be told of our spirit of patriotism and existing unity because only then would we be able to create love for one another and for the nation.
ReplyDeleteAutonomy for Sabah is what Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) is fighting for, said its president Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee.
ReplyDeleteThe principle of autonomy is not negotiable and if a formula to achieve autonomy can be worked out with other opposition parties, both from the peninsula and local opposition parties including Sabah STAR, then all should be able to move forward,
ReplyDeleteYong also said he was willing to contest under a Pakatan Rakyat coalition member symbol as long as they can accept the fact that there must be autonomy for Sabah.
ReplyDeleteong who was met at SAPP’s annual Chinese New Year open house on Monday said this when asked if it was acceptable for him that the party not contest in the 13th general election should Pakatan Rakyat gives the state autonomy and also issues Sabah identity card.
ReplyDeletePKR leaders and Pakatan Rakyat leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the matter of seats discussion with SAPP, Yong said what was said was confusing.
ReplyDeleteKalau pembangkang asyik bertelingkah, entah macam mana rakyat nak menyakini mereka mampu memimpin negara ini lebih baik dari BN.
ReplyDeleteSemoga rakyat akan terus menyokong BN dan BN pula terus membantu menjaga kebajikan rakyat. Jadi barulah win-win situation:)
ReplyDeleteBN akan menang dalam PRU nnti.
ReplyDelete