Malaysia’s latest battle for electoral power began in earnest on Saturday, as nearly 1000 candidates threw their hats – and security deposits – into the ring for a shot at winning a place in the 222-seat parliament come the November 19 polling day for the country’s 15th general election.
Nomination day morning was as colourful as it was lively, with supporters dressed in party colours turning out in their droves to wave flags and banners as they cheered on their chosen leaders in the customary march to the nomination centre – the traditional signal that the electoral campaign is officially under way.
The process went without a hitch for each of the three biggest coalition’s top leaders, although police in Sabah had to fire tear gas to disperse supporters of a local party who attempted to storm the nomination centre in the rural district of Tenom, after their candidate was rejected due to a previous conviction, according to local media reports.
More than 21 million people are registered to vote in this year’s election, up by 6 million from the previous national polls after parliament approved constitutional amendments that lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 and enabled automatic voter registration.
Political parties and their candidates now have from Saturday afternoon until the end of play on November 18 to win over voters, after which all campaigning must cease as the country heads to the polls to cast their ballots. - Hadi Azmi,scmp
Will BN & PH form the govt,with
Zahid conceding PM to Anwar?...
Its nomination day today. There seems to be more 'trouble' brewing in PKR and also in UMNO over candidate selection. I tapped my academic friend's expertise on his thoughts about the upcoming General Elections.
His view is that whichever coalition that goes past 80 Parliamentary seats first will form the next government. But they will still need to cooperate with someone outside their coalition to cross the minimum 112 seats needed. The first coalition to go past 80 seats could be either PH or BN. Perikatan Nasional (Bersatu, Pas and Gerakan) do not seem to be in the running for major wins.
My friend's view is if it is either PH or BN (ie Anwar or Zahid) they will both still team up to form the government. But regardless of whether BN or PH wins more seats my friend's view is Zahid will still concede the premiership to Anwar ibrahim. Among other reasons Zahid has always held Anwar in high esteem as his mentor.
Okay folks that was from a quick five minutes over breakfast. If only I could divulge my friends name. If such a "coalition" of coalitions comes to pass it will mean that all the:
BN parties (UMNO, MCA, MIC, PBRS (Sabah), Parti Cinta, KIMMA (Indian Muslim), AMIPF (Indian), MAP (Indian), MIUP (Indian), Makkal Sakti (Indian), Punjabi Party, Ikatan, MIRA) and the PH parties (DAP, PKR, Amanah, UPKO, MUDA) will all be on one side.
Your choice...
As the world turns and the stomach churns. Or as the world churns and the stomach turns.
GPS Sarawak (who will likely sweep the Parliamentary seats in Sarawak) have never been comfortable with Anwar Ibrahim and may not favour forming a coalition with Anwar (or Zahid). If this comes to pass this could be a first time GPS Sarawak may not be represented in the Cabinet. Which will give a huge boost to the 'independence' folks in the Bumi Kenyalang.
PN or Perikatan Nasional (Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan) may not perform as well.
PN is not liked by GPS because of the presence of PAS. The Sarawak folks reject PAS.
PN cannot get along with BN at all, especially Bersatu and UMNO.
The PN can work with the PH but that is more likely if both PH and PN do not win as many seats as they hope to win.
When you are strong you can choose your friends. If you are weak others have to choose you. Lets see. - Syed Akbar Ali
Menang baru siap,kalah sekerat saja...
cheers.
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