PKR can break down BN stronghold in Hulu S’gor

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the president of PKR (Parti Keadilan Rakyat) said that the party is confident that they can break the BN (Barisan Nasional) stronghold of Hulu Selangor at the upcoming by-election of the Parliamentary seat. She said “The Hulu Selangor seat was a “unique” one to contest since all three state seats were not opposition strongholds. (But) I think the mood is good,” Asked on when PKR will announce its candidate, she said “See what Barisan Nasional does first, We will see when is the appropriate time to announce our candidate. Tengoklah BN dulu (wait for BN first),”

According to Fuziah Salleh, the Elections Director of PKR, “The total number of candidates on PKR’s list had now ballooned to “at least 12” names, from the original five who were at first suggested. We have continued to receive more. And this is a good thing because it shows that people have confidence in us and are willing to contest on the PKR ticket. It is unlike before when it was so hard to find candidates. The list would only be finalised during the political bureau meeting next Wednesday and the name of the selected nominee might be announced then. But I cannot say for certain now because we have agreed that this would be the prerogative of the president, the de facto leader and the special committee that is formed specifically for the vetting of the candidates. The selection will be based on the candidate’s winnability factor and not the race. Race is not an issue here because we are looking at someone who can represent all races,