(Bernama) - The Pakatan Rakyat (PR) may not dissolve the legislative assemblies in the states under its rule simultaneously with the dissolution of Parliament in conjunction with the 13th general election, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
e said this could be one of the strategies of the opposition pact to focus its attention and strength to the states under Barisan Nasional (BN) rule.
"The election at the state assembly level will depend on the respective state governments whether to dissolve the assembly or otherwise. If all the state legislative assemblies in the four states under the PR are not dissolved, we will see the election being confined only to the states under BN rule.
"As such, they (PR) already have four states under their rule. They will concentrate on the other states to expand their domination.
"However, if the general election is held too close to the expiry of the five-year mandate, they (PR) will have no choice (but to dissolve the state assemblies)," he told reporters after meeting with the organisers of the Sahara Run at the Perdana Leadership Foundation, here.
Suwaibah Mohd Nasir, a former Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) personnel, will start the 1,112 kilometre solo run across the Sahara Desert from Aswan to Port Said for 35 days beginning Feb 1, next year.
Dr Mahathir said the BN government did not have to be hasty in holding the general election because the current mandate only expired in March 2013.
Comments (36)...
written by kanail singh, October 15, 2011 23:45:26
well just let him say what he wants,it wont be be much long though! ...
written by Lok1, October 15, 2011 02:08:39
Dear Sambal Belacan,I think you are giving too much credit to them Mamaks,with Mahathir is simply an inferiority complexs,he neither here nor there,during the British time when he was a Houseman,he got it good with the British Tuans,coz he's neither Malay nor Indian,there a big burden to carry,but ! thing about him,he is a master manupulator,about Mamaks being smart,well I think it's the same complex as Mahathir has,he's deep hatred for what the British Tuan said of him,that he will never forget, n to some Malays too during his younger days.That's a fact ...
written by adiloh, October 14, 2011 21:13:20
This old man asking NTR to delay Election because he needs more time to move his illgotten wealth oveeseas, No respect for this old man who dumped his own etnicity. ...
written by nocha libre, October 13, 2011 22:29:59
Tukaulan, you are 1000000% correct about this Maddey C**k....
written by just another bolehlander, October 13, 2011 20:22:58
if Mahathir really wants to advise Najib on anything, he can just make a phone call or through his son. Why need to make the statement in public, other than for the purpose of fishing public feedback and sentiments on his suggestion? and everybody falling in line to give comments on this in this website and every where else, falling exactly to what he wanted for. ...
written by TSB, October 13, 2011 17:18:41
Najib has written off the Chinese n Urban voters therefore election will be held before Chineses New Year while Chinese n Christains will be busy ..
written by Noble House, October 13, 2011 15:17:21
Najib may not live to see through the election if he delays it any longer. This is meant to be a diversion from the real issue. Unseen hands are out to topple him. Something is definately boiling below the surface! ...
written by OutBN, October 13, 2011 14:28:30
why is everyone talking about the 2 moo-moos becoming pee ams after najis? Can the rakyat "BANTAH" if they are not elected by the rakyat? I want to know!...
written by Q-Baron, October 13, 2011 14:16:42
In the yesteryear s (before the 2008 elections), it used to be: ELECTION? Come on, bring it on, for the BN. But now, the sounds they are making tell us something: they are weak and without hope. Means Pakatan is gaining grounds already. And the fact that TDM is making repeated requests to NTR is very telling that BN is for sure factional already. Well, lets all wait with bated breath to see what is in store for the rakyat as "destiny" unfolds. God is great. ..
written by Batang Berjuntai, October 13, 2011 13:49:18
Mamakkutty is asking for Election delay so that his Mooookriz will be able to built a base strong enough to built up the Injian Keralan klan.
Mamakkutty is trying to make Malaysia, Kuttyland, with Mooolkriz in control.
Evil Mamakkutty will meet his Waterloo, so did Khadaffi, Mubarek, now Asad Bastard of Syria !! written by Klaidas, October 13, 2011 13:44:13 I am going to be very civil about what Mahathir said to Bernama. Didn't realise that you are still around. Take care, it won't be long! ...
written by Tukaulan, October 13, 2011 13:30:16 nocha libre,
mamak kutty is not a pariah, he is just a pariah who is ashamed of his own etnicity....
written by Ujang, October 13, 2011 12:56:11 For the third time in a month period he instructed najib to delay general election. all know he is waiting paris court proceeding la. old senile kutty. what sahara? may she not successful because of kuttys blessing. ...
written by sambal belacan, October 13, 2011 12:38:05
This man is 'smart' tho' he's already old. He knows how to play politics and capitalize occasion to his advantage......maybe because he is a mamak ...
written by Pegasus, October 13, 2011 12:36:50
Whether bn dissolved today or next year it won't change the fact is they not going to get 2/3 anymore... why because they screw up too much beyond redemption....... ..
written by gardner, October 13, 2011 12:17:20
TO THIS PATHETIC MAN, THE NEXT ELECTION IS LIKE LIFE AND DEATH FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND ALSO TO ALL THE UMNO CRONIES.
SO NAJIB MUST REALISE THAT THE LONGER HE LEAVES THE ELECTIONS TO BE HELD HE IS GIVING THIS OLD SENILE FOOL TO MANUPULATE THE KAMPONG FOLKS AND SCRAPE THROUGH THE NEXT ELECTION - WHICH WOULD PUT HIM IN A BETTER POSITION TO KNIFE YOU.
SO HAVE THE GUTS TO BE A MAN AND CALL THE ELECTIONS EARLIER AND SOCK IT UP THIS OLD BUGGERS ASS. YOUR FATHER HAD HE BEEN ALIVE WOULD NEVER HAVE ALLOWED THIS BUGGER TO BECOME THE PRIME MINISTER OF THIS COUNTRY. YOU KNOW YOU WILL GO DOWN ON THE MUDER CASE AND THE SUBMARINE CASE SO TAKE ALL THESE UMNO CORRUPTED GOONS ALONG. YOU WILL INDEED DO A FAVOR TO ALL MALAYSIAN IN THAT WAY. SALAM ...
written by khalid, October 13, 2011 11:09:53
To dissolve or not,it is full right of the PR govt.No one can question their right.It is just like the way mamak sacked anwar from UMNO serta merta and said it his right as the PM without giving any reasons.Chronic racist,cunning human,pretender and serial liar all in one. ...
written by truthbespoken, October 13, 2011 10:59:57
Mahakutty is just trying to snake around to 'persuade' Najib to do what Najib do not want to do. Mahakutty feels strongly he is the power behind the throne!He wants Najib to kneel him and succumb to his wishes so that his personal agenda to push his son's political fortune forward still holds.This evil person cares not for the people of Malaysia! ...
written by casey, October 13, 2011 10:54:22
MM is actually hinting to Najib to call for GE at a later date so that his son has enough time to consolidate his position to wipe out Najib once and for all. So Najib.......... you better watch out for this MM strategy. MM's main objective is to secure his and his family's position to start a MM dynasty or Kerala Dynasty. Remember he is not a Malay. ..
written by alacarte, October 13, 2011 10:30:04
This is a hint from TDM to P.M Najib not to hold election sooner but hold it as close to the 'expiry date' as possible. ...
written by nocha libre, October 13, 2011 10:05:43
Don't trust the sly pariah dog's words. As if we don't know, he got many tricks under his sleeves.....
written by soboi, October 13, 2011 09:59:13
hmmmm 31.7km per day for 35 days...its walking la not running...buang duit buang masa...lepas tue dapat datukship kot? so what's the big achievement after that? malaysia boleh di padang pasir? toya punya idea...
written by billchea, October 13, 2011 09:41:18
IF YOU ARE A RIGHTFUL MAN AND CONSIDER YOUR SELF AS AN ELDER STATESMAN
WHY DONT YOU COME OVER TO AUSTRALIA AND WALK THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE OR SYDNEY. YOU WILL THEM KNOW WHAT KIND OF STATESMAN YOU ARE AND THE "LOVE" THE MALAYSIAN HAVE FOR YOU....YOU ROTTEN DISPECABLE FELLOW......JUST GET LOST..... ...
written by syd, October 13, 2011 09:33:25
Looks like there is still some life in PR after all. ...
written by ksmaniam28, October 13, 2011 09:31:22
One of the power of the Prime Minister, is the power to call for election any time he desires. This power dwindles as the term nears expiry. Most Prime Ministers usually do not wait till the end as they usually worry that they are not in control of the situation. The present PM is now between the deep blue sea and an ocean.
The question which is begging is what is the degree of nightmare which the PM is facing. Time is ticking and it is not helping. My bet is the longer the PM waits the worst is the situation for him. This is a perfect time for non-BN parties to join forces and give BN a run for the money. Create a united front and BN will surely go down. My 2 cents worth. ...
written by temenggong, October 13, 2011 09:23:04
It does not matter when and how the state elections are held. The next GE is going to be uneventful. ...
written by Aussie ExMalaysian aka Taikohtai, October 13, 2011 09:12:13
I always knew that Najib has no balls. Thanks TDM, for confirming it. ...
written by 13th GE, October 13, 2011 08:09:44
Umno has manipulated the dates of GE since merdeka, as 'prerogative' of PM, who happen to be presidents of Umno.
Ask yourselves, why should it be like that? Why can't we have the date of GE fixed up, say by Parliament and followed by the State Assemblies of the respective states?
Padan muka to you if states under Pakatan decide not to dissolve their SA. Such prerogative of the one person have been abused and politicised unproductively since time immemorial. ...
written by yolo, October 13, 2011 07:55:19
I cannot imagine how wicked is this man and sometimes i can't understand why God let him to do as he pleased especially destroying Sabah...the Sabah that i know before this man ever started to have his hand on it..... ...
written by siaw, October 13, 2011 07:52:14
This is getting very interesting and we sincerely hope the opposition will capitalise this advantage to the maximum. Either way UMNO/BN will tersepit. ..
written by OFA, October 13, 2011 07:39:44
I thought PR already announced that they will not dissolve the state assemblies? So what do you mean by " PR may not dissolve" people already told you la..... ..
written by Hariharan, October 13, 2011 07:26:30
When parties feel they will win the election ,they will keep the election.
If they feel they will lose,they will go for the full term.It`s lawfully their right. .
written by JEBI, October 13, 2011 06:59:06
TUN MAHATHIR, you told us that UMNO practiced MONEY POLITICS. Now tell us whether UMNO have cleaned up this corrupt practice. Whlist you are blowing your trumpet, you may as well tell us your extravagant lifestyle. According to my reliable source, you booked and occupied the top 2 whole floors of Epworth Private Hospital in Melbourne when you were being treated for flu. You by yourself occupied the whole floor and that the other whole floor was reserved for your bodyguards. WHAT EXTRAVAGANCE.
Is this how you splurge on your corruption money? You must be under the impression that some one will take your life away with all those bodyguards around you. It must be your conscience playing up in your mind for all the evil and corrupt acts of yours. Sorry to disappoint you, no human beings wants your life. There is ONE who wants your miserable life. SATAN will come for you when you have met the fate like those of SUHARTO, MARCOS and MUBARAK..
written by 13th GE, October 13, 2011 06:59:03
So? Is it not their right not to dissolve their state assemblies as a sovereign state? Podah, leave PR states alone. They are matured to do what's right for their people. The longer Umno drag the GE, the harder for them. Mark my words. ...
written by Babu, October 13, 2011 06:23:00
Whether today or tomorrow, we won't vote for bn. Dissolve or not dissolve we will not vote bn either. So jangan buat kacau ya, bumi pura-pura mamak. ...
written by yolo, October 13, 2011 06:12:31
You can dream on!!!!!...imagine after destroying the tranquility of a state called Sabah!!!!!
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