Opposition pledges unfulfilled l Baradan Kuppusamy Even as the Anwar Ibrahim-led opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition celebrates 100 days in office this week with huge rallies across the country, the public euphoria that brought them into power is beginning to cool off as people tighten their belts in the face of a slowing economy and escalating cost of living. Khir gives 3 out of 10 for S'gor gov't l Syed Jamal Zahiid "I'll keep reminding them to fulfil their election pledges. I can bet you on that," said Khir. When asked to rate the performance of the Pakatan-led state government Khir had this to say. "3 out of 10. That's it." In addition to a drastic reduction of fuel subsidies, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s government will be remembered as one which has been the most unstable.
Unlike the new state governments formed in Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor after the 12th general election, Barisan Nasional’s rule at the centre has never been interrupted.
Kelantan Menteri Besar Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has reiterated the need for a common policy in the five states led by the Pakatan Rakyat as the opposition alliance marked its 100 days in power. The best approach is always the moderate approach, so aptly Kedah PAS Menteri Besar Azizan Abdul Razak, puts it when he explained his style of running a state. Admittedly, it has been no easy task for newly-minted chief minister Lim Guan Eng from the DAP to lead his Pakatan Rakyat team in governing Penang over the past three months since the coalition won the island state in the March 8 general elections. Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim could not quite hide his pride in his Pakatan Rakyat state government, as it counts down to marking 100 days in power on Friday. |
