YOURSAY | ‘If they are truly sincere in saving Malaysia, they should set aside their differences.’

PM candidate issue like a bone stuck in Harapan's throat - Amanah leader

RengitBP: As a Pakatan Harapan voter, I am disgusted with the conduct of the coalition’s leaders. An ox, a snake, a peacock, a baboon and a goat. None speak the same language but all want power.

They forgot, we, the voters, put them there. Now, they are all crying over spilt milk and are goading the rest of the zoos to turn jumping amphibians for them.

I am disgusted with Perikatan Nasional (PN) leaders too. Many are clueless, shooting each other in broad daylight.

As a voter, I am changing my voting registration area and look forward to the next general election. Yes, I only have one vote but this one vote will go to the leader who would serve that community the best.

The Analyser: It seems to me that Harapan has a whole skeleton stuck in its throat. Regardless of which person they choose, it’s a dead-end for the coalition.

Harapan entered government as a bunch of mindless opportunists held together by their manifesto. They ditched the manifesto and were left as mindless opportunists who failed at what little they took on.

Then former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad threw a wobbly because he wanted more power than the absolute power he already had, and in the process, returned Malaysia to the darkest days of Umnoism.

That he wants to return, and that he is supported by the DAP, suggests there is some form of destructive insanity at work. In reality, it’s nothing more than selfishness and greed.

Harimau_Arif: If Mahathir and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim are truly sincere in saving Malaysia, they should set aside their differences.

It’s hard to blame Anwar for being cautious and seeming to be non-cooperative. After all, he was backstabbed by Mahathir multiple times.

However, Anwar is also fully aware that Harapan cannot retake Putrajaya without Mahathir. Most likely, Mahathir would want to return as the ninth PM (PM9) for legacy’s sake or at least position Mukhriz before he steps back from the political scene.

My preference is for Anwar to be made PM9 and have either Mukhriz or Warisan leader Shafie Apdal be the deputy prime minister. Mahathir can continue as a senior adviser to Harapan.

Constitutional Supremacy: Warisan has indicated its choice. Thus, the best number Anwar can marshal is 97 MPs. You need about 120 MPs to launch a counter takeover move. Anwar is not able to get a single MP to come over and is stuck at 97.

On the other hand, Mahathir has the support of 107 MPs. He has the support of Baru Bian and another MP from PSB. He has an additional 10 MPs supporting him from Bersatu and some from GPS, giving him a total of 119.

There is only one way of compromise. Give Mahathir six months so that he is able to take over and be PM and then hand over to Anwar.

Anwar, you do not have support to take over now but only after Mahathir. In the interest of the people, please compromise. In politics, there must be a compromise.

BlueShark1548: Finally, Amanah vice-president Mujahid Yusof Rawa opened his mouth to confirm the divisions within Amanah itself.

Amanah communications director Khalid Samad had taken a more amenable position in regards to Mahathir becoming PM, whereas Mujahid clearly rejected this.

With such divisions, how can Harapan Plus be formed, and if formed, could it have the number of MPs to support Mahathir's no-confidence motion?

Having 112 MPs would no longer be acceptable as it creates an unstable government and the Agong may then call for elections. It has to be at least 120 MPs.

Bear in mind it was Mahathir who submitted the motion of no confidence, not Anwar who is the opposition leader who obviously has no confidence to table the motion. Let Mahathir be the PM or take the consequences that come with the continuation of the PN government.

Is it the birthright of Anwar to be the PM even though he has nothing to show for his 20 years in politics except for the word ‘reformasi’ and his jail terms. He cannot even manage PKR, how to manage Malaysia?

Apa Ini: No, not PM for a third time. Mahathir, give in gracefully and help in the process of regaining democracy or leave in disgrace for blocking the way. You've done enough to last a lifetime, both good and bad.

It is time for you to make up for the bad.

Daylight: Anwar and Harapan should prepare for a snap GE. This is the safest strategy to adopt. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and gang won’t give in without a fight. Former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali is forming new party knowing Umno and PAS won’t accommodate his gang, and neither will Muhyiddin’s Bersatu.

If PN loses the numbers in Parliament, Umno and PAS will press for a snap GE. Expect the current PN partners to tear themselves apart over seat allocation - the only certainty is that Umno and PAS will walk away with the most seats to contest.

In the fresh GE, Mahathir should not contest but can contribute to the campaign. If he contests, this time he may lose his seat, a double blow to his dignity and his ego, having been backstabbed by Muhyiddin and Azmin.

Harapan will be led by Anwar and some agreement with Sabah and Sarawak allies should be given – perhaps the deputy PM position if it becomes the federal government once again.

RedHorse3829: So, the whole country revolves only between Anwar and Mahathir? There’s no else?

Foureye Man: Actually, they are two hard bones stuck in Harapan's throat. Let go two of them, Harapan will survive. We need a younger PM, who has better visions to bring Malaysia to the next level.

Wg321: It is beyond a shadow of a doubt that Mahathir cannot be trusted. He may play out Anwar again even if given a chance to be the PM for six months.

Yes, the best solution is to go for a snap election. Let the people decide who will the future PM whether it is Mahathir, Anwar, Shafie, Muhyiddin, Najib Abdul Razak or Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

This is a Malay country. If most Malays want to choose Najib as the new PM, so be it. Even if Anwar loses in any future snap election, he will lose with dignity. If most Malays want this country to go to the dogs, let it be. It is their choice.

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