Picking a rookie to contest in the Bukit Selambau state by-election in Kedah has raised eyebrows and fueled anger among some of the local leaders. However, Pakatan Rakyat supremo Anwar Ibrahim is confident that S Manikumar has what it takes to win the seat. Last night, the opposition leader attempted to clear any doubts regarding the PKR candidate's capabilities during a ceramah.
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Similarly, he said, local boy Manikumar will be able to shoulder the responsibility given proper guidance. Moreover, he explained that Pakatan was not playing the 'racial card' as accused by Barisan Nasional component party leaders by placing an Indian.
"We brought him here as a member of the Indian community but he is a candidate representing PKR, DAP and PAS," he added.
(Source: Malaysiakini)
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Similarly, he said, local boy Manikumar will be able to shoulder the responsibility given proper guidance. Moreover, he explained that Pakatan was not playing the 'racial card' as accused by Barisan Nasional component party leaders by placing an Indian.
"We brought him here as a member of the Indian community but he is a candidate representing PKR, DAP and PAS," he added.
(Source: Malaysiakini)
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