Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that several MCA MP's will join Pakatan Rakyat soon, according to Malaysiakini.
Anwar has kept the public guessing since the general election on March 8, with repeated claims of crossovers by Barisan Nasional (BN) parliamentarians, especially those from Sabah.
He said that discreet meetings have been held in Hong Kong, Manila and Singapore, to avoid scrutiny, and that “even a cabinet minister met me”.
At a rally held last night in City Stadium, George Town, the former deputy premier worked up the crowd with similar promises. “It’s about time that we take over. It’s only a matter of time for us to take over. We are so close to Putrajaya,” he said to roars of approval from some 30,000 people.
He stressed that defecting MPs would have to accept the Pakatan tenets of good governance. Anwar used the rally to obtain a ‘referendum’ on replacing the federal BN government and taking over as premier from Pak Lah.
He and other Pakatan speakers exploited the rising cost of living triggered by the fuel price hike, and lambasted the BN.
Anwar promised to bring down the fuel price if it captures the Federal Govt. He also said that BN is still in a state of denial over the electoral setback and has further betrayed the people’s trust with an unreasonable fuel price hike, and it has contributed to this through economic and financial mismanagement.
Saying that BN has run out of ideas in overcoming inflation, and that only Pakatan could save the country. “Let’s join force to topple this irresponsible government. If enough numbers support us (in Parliament), we will form the next government. The people of Penang must lead others in backing us for change to a better life,” said Anwar.
Hinting that Abdullah could dissolve Parliament in a sudden move to “save his skin”, he cautioned Pakatan leaders and members to be ready for a snap election. “We must fight to win till the end,” Anwar said.
What do you think? Will a snap election be on the cards this year?
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