Perak DAP and PKR willing to work with Umno in 'interest of rakyat'
Perak DAP and PKR are willing to work with Umno in the interests of the people and to form a stable state government.
Perak DAP chairperson Nga Kor Ming told Malaysiakini this when asked to comment on Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's earlier remarks that the latter was talking to all parties about forming a new coalition state government...
Perak DAP and PKR are willing to work with Umno in the interests of the people and to form a stable state government.
Perak DAP chairperson Nga Kor Ming (above) told Malaysiakini this when asked to comment on Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's earlier remarks that the latter was talking to all parties about forming a new coalition state government.
"In the best interests of the people, Perak DAP is ready to work with any party that can help to form a multiracial, strong and stable government.
"I am open for any constructive discussion. We are ready," the Teluk Intan MP said.
Given that Umno and DAP are the two largest parties in the 59-seat Perak state assembly, with 25 and 16 seats respectively, this leaves open the possibility of arguably the most unlikely coalition state government in Malaysian political history.
Other parties in the state assembly include Bersatu (five), Amanah (five), PKR (three), PAS (three), Gerakan (one) and one independent.
Meanwhile, Perak PKR chief Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak (above) also confirmed that he had met with Umno leaders to discuss the possible formation of the new state government.
"We are ready to work with Umno for the sake of the rakyat. The ball is in their court," he told Malaysiakini.
Farhash said that PKR was open to the partnership with Umno but only as a bloc with its Pakatan Harapan partners DAP and Amanah.
"We are still in the midst of discussing," he added.
Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah announced earlier today that he had accepted the resignation of outgoing menteri besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu and his exco line-up following a defeat in a vote of confidence that was mooted by Umno.
Zahid said after his audience with the sultan that he would soon present him with a list of suggested names for the state's top post.
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