SELANGOR MB ISSUE

One has only to know one fact - TSKI is a well respected corporate administrator who has successfully accomplished his KPI. As such, his KPI would be maximisation of 'profit' or in this case buffing up the Selangor State reserves to RM3b at one point.

On the other hand, he has not fulfilled his political KPI. In politics, one must spend money in a way to realise electoral promises and keep people happy. In a PR mould, this spending must be done with CAT principles in mind - different than under UMNO.

Another weak point for TSKI is that he must realise he is not given a free rein to administer Selangor. He is bound by the PR Election Manifesto, and as a party member he is bound by the party's decisions. It was the same party that nominated his name to the MB post in the 1st place.

Obviously something is very wrong when he incurred the wrath of PR Selangor. His attitude of refusing to attend Selangor PKR meetings and instructing Faekah Hussin to go in his stead shows disrespect to his peers and reflects his valuation of such meetings.

DS Anwar Ibrahim was warned about this earlier and at long last the Kajang Move materialised. The ADUN for Kajang, Lee Chin Cheh abdicated his position, and this would continue with another ADUN resigning, and another, until TSKI resigns. DSAI arrested this domino fall in the bud and announced his agreement for Langkah Kajang. He is to step in and TSKI would be replaced. Sadly UMNO machinations ensured this was foiled and DS Wan Azizah was instead chosen as the 'bidan terjun' candidate and went on to be lobbied to replace TSKI.

In Kajang, TSKI spared no expense and effort in assisting PKR which led to the win. He was of course mindful of the Kajang move, however kudos to him he went on quietly and helped Kak Wan to the win. Faekah seemed unable to advise TSKI of this overture.

When the political bureau of PKR has decided to nominate DSWA, TSKI decided not to leave his post. And assumed the usual harping of the requirement to heed the Undang-Undang Tubuh Selangor and the Sultan - a line of argument more commonly associated with UMNO and Hassan Ali. This was the final straw that showed DSAI and DSWA who Khalid really was, a rebel.

Rebels are rife in PKR. Seeing that membership has brought together a band of stalwarts, islamists and liberals all together in one uniform. TSKI was found to be more belligerent than most people think.

Anyway Selangorians are now, maybe rightfully so, asking why is there a need for TSKI to be replaced now? why not allow him to see out his term?

The answer lies not in Kajang but in the results of the just concluded PKR party elections, which was overwhelmingly won by Azmin's KeadilanRaya faction. Trouncing TSKI by 15% of the total votes cast. FYI Azmin garnered 12,250 votes, TSKI 8,123 and Saifuddin Nasution 6,997.

Obviously PKR would be steered by KeadilanRaya, which would spell the end of TSKI whether with DSAI's backing or otherwise. And for DSAI to assume control, this move would need to be done now rather than later. Or any other date as long as such date is before the official handing over to the new Majlis Pimpinan Tertinggi.

DSAI, in his vast knowledge of political maneuverings, needs to place an MB that is a form of compromise to Azmin and Khalid. In PKR, no other person commands more respect than DSWA. So there she goes. Problem is, PAS flung a spanner to the works and, although admitting sending 4 official representatives to the Majlis Presiden, the PAS President decides to voice support for TSKI. He did say that it was his personal capacity according to the media, but Nik Aziz, the Dewan Ulama and PAS Youth seemed to take this as a directive and flung its weight against DSAI.

Something they had always wanted to do.

PAS, in my opinion, was entitled to their opinion. But seemed to forget the warnings and threats made against PKR and DAP against questioning the Kedah MB fiasco. Or their selective amnesia against the sabotage they did at Kota Damansara against PKR.

In a political relationship, PAS would do well to learn that it is good to be humble. In a co-operation, there is something called 'give and take'. You cannot take the whole pie and eat it too. But at the same time questioning, plotting and stabbing friends when they want to take their share of the pie.

In any event PKR is undoubtedly in dilemma. As would any political party as time goes on. It would be absurd and untruthful to say that this was 'all PKR's fault', and not taking cognizance that the pot is as black as the kettle, and sometimes much worse. All political parties have problems, and good friends and comrades soothe rather than worsen, support rather than sabotage, their friends in their hour of need. We need to remind our party members that we too have our share of problems, and that we should stand resolute with Pakatan Rakyat, until such time that PKR has solved its internal problems.

That way PAS would win more friends and respect. Much better than what is seen now. As respect is earned by deeds rather than by right.

I hope that Azmin and DSAI shows true leadership and calmness in the face of these tests. InsyaAllah we would see the solution and members such as I would remain loyal notwithstanding the outcome. Let us see the big picture and soldier on. Hayakallah!