PR strategy not to dissolve state assemblies in four states

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

"[...] If all the state legislative assemblies in the four states under the PR are not dissolved, we will see the election being confined only to the states under BN rule." said former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He said this could be one of the strategies of the opposition pact to focus its attention and strength to the states under Barisan Nasional (BN) rule.

“As such, they (PR) already have four states under their rule. They will concentrate on the other states to expand their domination." he added.

“However, if the general election is held too close to the expiry of the five-year mandate, they (PR) will have no choice (but to dissolve the state assemblies),” he proposed on the best option for the government to respond.

Dr Mahathir said the BN government did not have to be hasty in holding the general election because the current mandate only expired in March 2013.

“We still have time." he said

“Preparations need to be made before the general election. We need to carry out tests and research to find out public opinion on the efforts made by the government." he stressed.

“The people will wait. The promises made probably will not be fulfilled. If they don’t walk the talk, it’s difficult. So, better walk the talk,” he said.

Source: New Sabah Times