YOURSAY ‘It will reflects well on DAP to choose a Malay as candidate.’
Kit Siang's pol-sec may stand in Teluk Intan
Louis: If DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang’s political secretary Dyana Sofya Mohd Daud is nominated it can prove the following:
DAP is not dominated by males. DAP believes in the best talent, and race does not count.
And finally, if Dyana wins in a Chinese-majority area, it is going to prove that the Chinese voters are colour blind and will vote for the most honest candidate.
CQ Muar: This is indeed the ideal candidate in view of the controversial hudud issue at hand.
As a matter of fact, this had been the voice and aspiration of many Chinese - that more talented, capable, moderate and brilliant Malays will come forth to serve and helm the country equitably and justly in our secular nation.
I reckon most Chinese have no qualms and are desirous that a leader of calibre will soon steer the country to greater heights presently dominated and led by those religious bigots, extremists and corruptible leaders within the Umno-BN regime.
We wish you every success in your endeavour, Dyana.
Argonist: Apart from being a pretty face, judging from her write-ups of previous years, I believe she will be MP and leader whom all Perakians will be proud of.
May all who despise the corrupt government of today come out in full force on voting day.
Ferdtan: We support Dyana Sofya as a candidate. It is a win-win for Pakatan Rakyat.
For her to win will justify the reason for choosing her as candidate, and even if she were to lose it is still a ‘win’. Why?
She is foremost a young Malaysian, a woman; and not to be apologetic about it, she is an intelligent Malay girl in predominantly Chinese party. It is also good for DAP to show its multi-racial identity.
However having said that - in choosing a candidate, it should be based only on one criteria, that she/he must be a winnable candidate. Good luck Dyana, I hope it is you.
Bamboo: Dyana is a good choice. A confident, fair-minded, independent (not rent-seeking type) Malay. We need more of her among us to counter BN's divide-and-rule.
Telestai!: I am proud of this young woman who represents the future of Malaysia. I have read her articles and find them well-written and level-headed. I hope she gets the nod to do battle with Gerakan. It will be interesting.
Taximan: I also support the nomination of Dyana as the candidate's for the Teluk Intan parlimentary by-election. It will reflects well on DAP to choose a Malay as candidate.
To shed the 'Chinese party' image, DAP must give more opportunities to the other races within the party.
R1: I just hope if she does get selected, she doesn't get embroiled in Perak DAP's internal politics, which is ugly.
Swipenter: Teluk Intan is one tough fight between DAP and Gerakan in my opinion.
Mah Siew Keong is a local boy and was MP for two terms. His family is well-known and respected there - rich and humble but never loud and arrogant.
Dyana is young and fresh blood is needed to lead DAP for the coming decades. The veterans are getting advanced in age and should let the younger generation to gradually helm the party and take it to the next level with their guidance.
Generally the women leaders in DAP are doing an excellent job in carrying out their duties. They are generally more leveled-headed than their male counterparts but just as tough.
Homesick: Swipenter, I beg to differ. I don't think it's going to be that tough a fight.
People in general are fed up and sick of Gerakan and MCA being the lapdogs of Umno, consorting with them in all sorts of corruption and mismanagement of our beautiful country.
So it does not matter who is Gerakan candidate, he/she will lose. The classic example is Saifuddin Abdullah - one of the few good guys in Umno and yet he lost in GE13. Why?
Simple. Majority of the people are voting for the party.
Fair Play: DAP, I must say this would be a very astute and strategic move to field Dyana. To win the war, you have to fight hudud with hudud. With Dyana, you would steal the thunder from the Gerakan candidate.
Wira: This young lass is a better choice compared to other controversial politicians like DAP’s Hew Kuan Yau aka Superman.
She can articulate well in Parliament but will be pounced upon by BN wolves like that maniac from Sabah. Anyway, I prefer her to any leader from the BN.
Homesick: Yes, I think Dyana would be a good choice. Not only her appointment will entice non-Malay voters but also will entice more non-Malays to join the party.
Muhibbah: Dyana will be a good choice though the others are equally good. But DAP must shows that it is a multi-racial party.
The Malaysian identity is primary. Race is secondary.
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