Earlier, PM said that it is not possible yet to have 2 indian ministers, when he announced the cabinet line-up. But Kayveas comes out in support of 2 Indian minister idea, saying that BN could have gained back some support from the community. I doubt it. The community will not be taken by free gifts and promises any more. They want to see results, not just appointments to important posts and creation of more committees and groups. » Read more: Kayveas supports 2 indian ministers
Posts Tagged ‘Perak’
Kayveas supports 2 indian ministers
March 19th, 2008
Manoharan not named as EXCO while Deputy MB temporarily vacant
March 15th, 2008While Penang, Kedah and Perak have more or less settled their government set-up, Selangor is still having minor problems. » Read more: Manoharan not named as EXCO while Deputy MB temporarily vacant
Perak Gets Going
March 14th, 2008After a protracted saga:
– From one name, to two names to three names submitted to Raja Nazrin for Menteri Besar post;
– DAP CEC not agreeing to PAS candidate as MB;
– Miscommunication between DAP CEC and State;
– PKR unhappy with EXCO allocation;
– Postponement of MB swearing-in;
Finally, the three parties managed to work out an agreement: » Read more: Perak Gets Going
PKR threatens to pull out of Perak coalition
March 13th, 2008Just when we think the storm has calmed down, PKR decides to rock the boat.
PKR is requesting that:
that the composition of the exco must reflect the composition of the population of Perak and represent the interests of all ethnic groups fairly,” » Read more: PKR threatens to pull out of Perak coalition
Perak Tussle Continues
March 13th, 2008The tussle for Perak DMB post is getting ugly. Looks like DAP starting to have “miscommunication” problems! DAP’s CEC (read: Lim Kit Siang) saying that PAS candidate was not endorsed, yet State DAP says it was agreed upon. Do we see a crack appearing somewhere?
I suspect that PKR been the peacemaker, may have to sacrifice the second deputy post and give it to DAP. DAP may claim up to 7 EXCO positions. Balance 3 may go to PKR (2) and PAS (1). Now DAP CEC wants to call for boycott. Will the state DAP follow? » Read more: Perak Tussle Continues