Source: Malaysiakini
Perak's Barisan Nasional-appointed Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir today said it was not up to him to decide if his rival ousted Pakatan Rakyat leader Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin can attend Sultan Azlan Shah's jubilee celebrations tomorrow night. When contacted, Zambry said the decision lies with the palace authorities and not him...The celebrations, which will be held at the Iskandariah Palace in Kuala Kangsar, could be the first time both men meet face to face since the collapse of the Pakatan Rakyat-led state government. Nizar, who has insisted that he is the rightful MB helming a legitimate government, said he and his administration will continue to execute their duties and attend official functions, including tomorrow’s event.
Speculation is rife that in order to avoid any awkward situations, Nizar and other Pakatan Rakyat excos, all of whom were invited by the palace while still in power, would not be allowed to attend the jubilee. That speculation was reinforced today when Perak police chief Zulkfli Abdullah announced that the police would tighten security and close routes from Ipoh to Kuala Kangsar tomorrow.
Since the royalty is apolitical (I'm sure the jubilee is an apolitical event too), I guess both BN and PR state reps have been invited by the Sultan. We will see the true color of the royalty tomorrow. If Nizar and his men are barred from the royal bash at the eleventh hour, what a bash for them! But don't forget. If that happens, BN will be Bashed Naught come the next general election.
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Definition of bash
Perak's Barisan Nasional-appointed Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir today said it was not up to him to decide if his rival ousted Pakatan Rakyat leader Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin can attend Sultan Azlan Shah's jubilee celebrations tomorrow night. When contacted, Zambry said the decision lies with the palace authorities and not him...The celebrations, which will be held at the Iskandariah Palace in Kuala Kangsar, could be the first time both men meet face to face since the collapse of the Pakatan Rakyat-led state government. Nizar, who has insisted that he is the rightful MB helming a legitimate government, said he and his administration will continue to execute their duties and attend official functions, including tomorrow’s event.
Speculation is rife that in order to avoid any awkward situations, Nizar and other Pakatan Rakyat excos, all of whom were invited by the palace while still in power, would not be allowed to attend the jubilee. That speculation was reinforced today when Perak police chief Zulkfli Abdullah announced that the police would tighten security and close routes from Ipoh to Kuala Kangsar tomorrow.
Since the royalty is apolitical (I'm sure the jubilee is an apolitical event too), I guess both BN and PR state reps have been invited by the Sultan. We will see the true color of the royalty tomorrow. If Nizar and his men are barred from the royal bash at the eleventh hour, what a bash for them! But don't forget. If that happens, BN will be Bashed Naught come the next general election.
Note:
Definition of bash
1. Informal A heavy, crushing blow.
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