September 26, 2014
This is a reasonable approach to take since the deals were done during the final days of the Khalid Administration. The substantial increase in the salaries and allowances of ADUNs is not reasonable and should be cut down drastically. I am personally interested in 2014-2015 Selangor state budget proposala as these will signal the start of the new Administration. YAB Azmin, please do what is in the best interest of people of Selangor.–Din Merican
MB Azmin Ali requested to review All Agreements and Deals made by Khalid Ibrahim
by Md Izwan@www.themalaysianinsider.com
HRH The Sultan and His Menteri Besar
With the new state exco line-up over and done with, Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali has been asked to start reviewing all past agreements and deals made during the previous administration.
De facto PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a press conference attended by Azmin and four of the party’s exco members today, said attention should be given to two major deals. The two are: the proposed Kinrara-Puchong Expressway project (Kidex) and the water restructuring agreement, both controversial during Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim’s watch.
“PKR fully supports Azmin’s statement that the new administrators will review all the approvals granted for Kidex, especially as it appears to benefit Putrajaya’s cronies. This also includes the water restructuring deal with Putrajaya,” Anwar said.
He said Khalid had failed to brief the party on the water restructuring deal and its approvals. “The new administration should set the example in being transparent and honest. I give my full and undivided support to the new Menteri Besar.”
The Opposition Leader also said Azmin administration should review the pay hike of assembly members that was announced in November last year as it was deemed too high. “We are aware that the last salary increase and allowances were higher than the salary of the Prime Minister.
“In the last Pakatan Rakyat’s council meeting, Khalid had been advised to lower the hike to a more reasonable rate. But that did not materialise.” Anwar said the party advised Azmin to discuss the matter at the next state assembly.
In November last year, the state legislative assembly had approved the salary hike of all 56 members of the assembly effective January 1, this year, with the Deputy Speaker receiving the highest increase of 373.3%. This sparked criticism from various parties, including Azmin and Anwar who denounced the move. Meanwhile, Azmin told party members that he would ensure that his administration would be manage the state with integrity.
“The de facto leader had earlier mentioned the need to ensure that this new administration will be governed by clear principles of integrity, honesty, trust, good governance and care.And, these will be the core values we uphold.”
Azmin, who is the Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman, promised to ensure that the wealth of the state would be spent wisely and responsibly. “We strive to ensure the well-being of the people and ensure that the wealth of Selangor will be spent wisely and responsibly.”
Azmin was sworn in as the new Selangor Menteri Besar on Tuesday, ending the long-winded tussle in the state. His new exco line-up includes PKR’s Elizabeth Wong (Bukit Lanjan), Dr Daroyah Alwi (Sementa), Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (Seri Setia), and Amiruddin Shari (Batu Caves); DAP’s Datuk Teng Chang Khim (Sungai Pinang), Ean Yong Hian Wah (Seri Kembangan), and V. Ganabatirau (Kota Alam Shah); and PAS’s Iskandar Samad (Cempaka), Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi (Sijangkang) and Zaidy Abdul Talib (Taman Templer). They were sworn in today.
Din Merican: the Malaysian DJ Blogger 
BS to the max
Too early to comment Wait and see whether their deeds will match their words.
No one is above the law.
Not ex-President Sarkozy of France.
And certainly not the ex-MB of Selangor.
No doubts about it. Every deal that Khalid had struck must be reviewed, especially those lands allegedly being sold for a song. The new MB must also publicize the water deal with Putrajaya immediately.
The Palace has been poorly advised to reject the nomination of a lady (Wan Azizah ) as MB, who had the majority support of the Aduns ( armed with SDs and all). HRH should have at least granted her audience before taking the decision he did. This would have mitigated the negative impact and given the people the perception that the HRH probably had some valid reasons (after having seen her) in not choosing her.
This case has set a dangerous precedent – endowing unchallenged and unrestrained power for royalty to by-pass or override constitutional norms and propriety.
Political parties from both camps should challenge the legality of the appointment as a matter of principle. Failing to do so now will boomerang on them later on and the people will hold them accountable for remaining silent. One precedent will possibly lead to other unwelcome precedents that will make mockery of constitutional government and constitutional monarchy.
HRH could have easily called for fresh state assembly election but he did not do so. He was sensitive to the fact the PR coalition commanded the overwhelming support of the people of Selangor and his restoration or consent to the continuation of a PR government with a PKR man as the new MB reflects his astuteness. He was also forgiving of PKR and DAP for failing initially to forward 3 names from their respective parties as MB nominees as requested by him.
Here we are only delving into what the extent and limitation of powers of monarchy/royalty are in their formal constitutional role of consenting to the appointment of PM and MBs chosen by a Party or Coalition elected on majority vote. Can royalty breach this basic tenet?
It is of no use to investigate decisions after the fact. Institutions must be in place to do that before decisions are made. Stop- Look -Go and not Go- Stop and Look. Measure four times before you cut once when there is financial implications. And finally, leaders elected and selected to hold High Office cannot emasculate the institutions of government for self-interest.
Even before review done Anwar already says he will reveal all the deals done by Khalid. Why shame Khalid, he’s already resigned and no longer MB. Shaming Khalid also exposes PKR rear for all to see. PKR MB no better than UMNO MB? If that is the case then PKR should not be holding the MB position, give it up.
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Anwar should stop meddling in Selangor. Leave Azmin to do what is right. The new MB will no doubt consult his leaders of his party and those in the Pakatan Rakyat coalition when it is appropriate.–Din Merican
The Constitution, Laws and Rules should be allowed to determine what is right and what is wrong. It is beyond an individual to do that because we are all have our own failings.
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