PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat urged PAS and Pakatan Rakyat leaders to be "a gracious winner" and not utter snobbish remarks that could hurt the feelings of those who lost in yesterday's Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election. The Kelantan menteri besar said any negative statement following the victory would put the party in a bad light. "Don't hurt the feelings of opponents because if they are hurt, it will be difficult for us to convince them of our struggle," he was quoted as saying by Bernama. In the by-election, PAS won the Kuala Terengganu seat by a 2,631-vote margin. BN's Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh polled 30,252 votes while PAS' Mohd Abdul Wahid, who is Wakaf Mempelam assemblyperson, polled 32,883 votes. Independent candidate Azharudin Mamat @ Adam polled 193 votes and lost his deposit. Nik Aziz, who is grateful for the victory, said it was a meaningful one as there were signs that the non-Muslims, especially Chinese voters, had began to understand PAS' objectives. (Nik Aziz: Be gracious about victory - Malaysiakini) I totally concur with Nik Aziz. His advice is indeed timely. Pakatan Rakyat needs to be reminded that 'with great power comes great responsibility' and pride comes before a fall. 8-|
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