I refer to Malaysiakini report Nik Aziz holds private meet to reject unity gov't.

There appears to be a very obvious breach in the Pakatan Rakyat's wall of unity. Recent statements issued by the coalition show there is a serious lack of discipline or proper consultation within their party ranks. They seem to believe in springing surprises.

If the very purpose and mission of Pakatan is to put aside their differences and political ideologies to work as a formidable team to eventually form a united federal government after winning the next general election, then with developments like these, they can say goodbye to whatever little ground they have gained thus far.

Within the Pakatan hierarchy, there appears to be some form of discontent and personal agendas wanting fulfilment. Their structure has yet to feel secure and strong, spanning 15 months since the last general election.

If this squabbling continues to be the news of the day, there will be little surprise if the rakyat's support erodes and falls apart like a weak embankment.

The talk and perception will be that if with the probationary period thus given, they cannot satisfactorily carry out the expectations of the rakyat who put them there, then they are not worthy of more responsibilities and trust.

Pakatan should also be wary of their people within whose only objective is to wreck havoc and bring about disunity for their own personal gain. They must be weeded out before they destroy the coalition.

A strict code of ethics and discipline must be implemented and followed by everyone regardless of personal feelings, if they all want to remain united.

Each time Pakatan shows its ugly and insecure side, it is a feather placed in BN's cap. Although they (BN) may be seen to be the culprit that stirred up the trouble, ultimately, you (Pakatan) gets burnt, not them.

Rumours can be very damaging and if Pakatan continues to wash its dirty linen in public, then it gives ample room to the rakyat to accept or believe these rumours.

Pakatan should work very hard and diligently to assure the rakyat that these are just teething problems that can be resolved once and for all in order to prepare a strong front for the next general election.

We, the rakyat, are not in any way willing to see the country fall apart owing to some ‘unity government' that cannot see eye to eye.

As it is, there has already been too much of a political upheaval with Perak being used as target practice to the neglect of the state.

The change which Pakatan spoke so eloquently of seems to have lost its fervour and is now replaced by power struggles to gain the upper hand or to hold onto the reins of authority.

The support from the rakyat still seems strong but this can lead to disillusionment if the holes within the Pakatan's framework are not patched up soon.

Pakatan should not ignore or take for granted these comments from the rakyat if they want to make further political inroads. These constructive criticisms have a strong message for their own survival.

Do not ruin your political future by behaving like immature, childish leaders.