Why Is Pas Silent On Mca S Local Election Call Questions Dap Mp

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Why is PAS keeping silent on the call by MCA president Wee Ka Siong for the government to reinstate local elections in Kuala Lumpur, questioned Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng.
He stated that this stands in stark contrast to PAS’ previous vocal opposition to a similar proposal by DAP just months ago.
At the time, PAS strongly opposed the idea, invoking the May 13 tragedy to scare the public with outdated racial rhetoric, said the DAP lawmaker.
However, Lim noted, that when MCA made the same request, PAS chose to remain silent.
“Clearly, PAS and MCA only exploit racial issues when it suits their political agenda.
“If PAS truly stood by its principles of opposing local elections, why did they not challenge MCA the same way they did with DAP?
“Does PAS’ ‘principle’ not exist, or is it merely a tool used when it benefits them politically?”
Lim also questioned whether PAS and MCA, which are currently on opposing sides in Parliament, have been secretly colluding and using racial issues to further their own agendas.
“This is not about championing the rakyat or seeking justice. PAS and MCA are nothing more than opportunistic politicians who are willing to stoke racial tensions when it serves their interests but remain silent when their allies are involved,” he added.
The call for the restoration of local council elections, which was suspended following the 1969 racial riots, has been a contentious issue for many years. Proponents argue it would give residents a stronger voice in local governance, while opponents fear it could stir racial tensions and destabilise the political climate.
Earlier this week, Wee called for local elections in Kuala Lumpur, noting the lack of elected people’s representatives in the city aside from MPs.
“Conducting local elections would allow more elected representatives (local councillors) to assist MPs in addressing local livelihood issues and solving community concerns,” he said.
In October last year, the Federal Territories DAP urged the government to reform the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) by allowing the appointment of councillors.
The Federal Territories DAP previously also urged the government to reinstate local government elections in the nation’s capital. The call courted widespread backlash from political foes and friends alike, as well as a police report from the Federal Territories PAS Youth.
In December 2023, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming dismissed the restoration of local government elections as a priority.
Nga stressed that he is “always in touch” with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa over the matter.
Zaliha previously pledged to hold discussions with Nga on the matter and pointed out there are more pertinent issues that need to be prioritised, including governance of strata properties. - Mkini

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