Anwar says ‘moving strategy’ needed to make inroads
(fz.com) – PAS and Keadilan have also agreed to field some strong and formidable candidates in Johor
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defended the move of Pakatan Rakyat heavyweights to contest in different parliamentary constituencies, saying that it is necessary in order to make inroads.
At a press conference this evening, Anwar said that the parachuting of DAP’s parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang (Ipoh Timur) and strategist Liew Chin Tong (Bukit Bendera) to Johor, is to shore up support for the opposition.
Similarly, suggestions for Anwar to contest in a parliamentary constituency in Selangor or Perak were aimed at expanding Pakatan’s base.
Asked if the move will backfire on Pakatan, he said that on the contrary, it is expected “increase participation” and contradict Umno’s claim that DAP is unable to entice Malay voters.
“At the same time, PAS and Keadilan have also agreed to field some strong and formidable candidates in Johor,” he added.
“The suggestion that I go to Perak is of the same strategy to generate interest although Umno would say that I’m afraid of losing in Permatang Pauh,” he said.
Anwar’s announcement that he may contest in other constituencies had generated fiery criticism, particularly from former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who said that it indicated his former deputy was running away from defeat.
