PRESS STATEMENT
11 APRIL 2013
APPEAL TO PAKATAN RAKYAT
Persatuan
Sahabat Wanita Selangor that has been committed to the promotion of the
rights of women and communities since its existence welcomes the
possibility of change in Malaysian politics. The change we envisage will
not come automatically as we saw in the states that Pakatan Rakyat in
the last few years. We are committed to working with any party that
respects the rights of the people especially the marginalized.
In
this spirit of working for change in Malaysia we raise our concerns
about the tendency of the parties in Pakatan Rakyat to put the interests
of their party first. In this regard we hear that Parti Sosialis
Malaysia may not be allowed to run under their party banner. We are
concerned that party interests may result in the interests of the people
being adversely affected. The 4 PSM candidates are well-known to us in
the human rights circles and in their constituencies (whether they won
the last elections or not) for their integrity and commitment to the
interests of the people. Arul lost by a small margin in Semenyih. Dr.
Kumar defeated MIC giant Samy Vellu. Dr. Nasir also won comfortably. In
Sahabt Wanita we have personal experience with Arul and his tireless
efforts in addressing issues of the people regardless of its value to
him as a politician. He has consistently served the Kajang/Semenyih
community. He certainly should stand in GE 13 for the Semenyin State
seat. Likewise the 3 other PSM candidates have similar track record with
the people. For us PSM candidates are a refreshing model of politicians
and we will certainly benefit from such types of politicians who put
their principles first.
I really hope that Pakatan Rakyat will consider this issue seriously and make a pro-people decision.
Irene Xavier
President
PSWS
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