Pak Lah, give us what's due

Written by Amde Sidik

Sunday, 06 April 2008

When Pak Lah comes a calling on Monday, many want to know what extra goodies he will present to Sabah for giving him the 24 Parliamentary seats in the just concluded elections. He has not been grateful to us, like our seats have meant nothing. Our sources are saying that the Speaker post might go to Tan Sri Pandikar Amin. Now, if this is true, well and good. Pandikar is capable and experienced, with a boisterous Parliament expected, and with the likes of Lim Kit Siang, Karpal Singh, Hadi Awang and many other great debaters in the house, Parliament needs someone of Pandikar's calibre to bring some kind of order. Should we be satisfied with this? Remember, Pak Lah comes here with his sight firmly focused on the UMNO December elections assuming he will still be around when Parliament convenes. Giving out goodies is part of the game. Read full story from the source caveat fair use notice