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Taman Sri Andalas – May 1, 2018 The estimated 10,000 strong crowd, erupt- ed into loud cheers and applause as Mohamed “I am touched to see a sea of people from Azmin urged them to band together and vote for various races and backgrounds who are present the Pakatan Harapan coalition as the new feder- here tonight. This proves that the people of Se- Defend al government for a better . langor will stand behind Keadilan and Pakatan Harapan. If we can maintain this show of unity, Selangor The Jelajah Pakatan Harapan campaign is I have no doubt that on the 9th of May, part of the coalition’s machinery to will be ours,” said Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Capture win the hearts and minds of the people and is Ali at the Jelajah Pakatan Harapan campaign in Peduli Rakyat Embraces All campaigning in most major towns and cities all the constituency of Sungai Kandis at Taman Sri over Malaysia before the country goes to the Putrajaya Andalas, . GOMBAK, 1 MAY: polls on May 9th, 2018. The implementation of Ini- but it’s citizens are poor and do not receive the time to time. tiative Peduli Rakyat by the Selangor govern- right help” The objective of the implementation was to ment will inspire people in the state to keep the “This is what we should keep in mind so that ensure that the surplus of the state is distributed existing Selangor government administration. IPR can continue to provide for all levels of so- evenly to the people through the development of Pakatan Harapan candidate for N17 Gombak ciety” welfare programs. Setia, Hilman Idham said that the success of the IPR is a welfare policy that was introduced by IPR aims to fulfill Selangor’s vision of becom- scheme was enjoyed by all age groups and races the Selangor government administration. ing a developed state by 2025. in the welfare state. The development of the policy was initiated “It is of no use when a state is prosperous, under seven core thrusts that will increase from

ADVISOR UMNO an Illegal Party Editorial Advisory Board, CCSB Every one of us must

ALOR SETAR (May 1): CHIEF EDITOR Former Finance Min- UMNO has not held its elections at Supreme Cecelia Alphonsus respect each other’s

ister and UMNO treasurer-general Tun Daim Council, division and branch levels, since Octo- rights and feelings, Zainuddin said UMNO is illegal and he cannot ber 2013 but the Registrar of Societies (RoS) ap- “ MANAGING EDITOR be tolerant of each be a member of an illegal society, hence he is proved its application to postpone the elections Editorial Ameena Siddiqi other’s religions, “ coming out to “fight for justice” by speaking at till April 19, 2019 although the dominant politi- Pakatan Harapan (PH) events. cal party should have conducted its polls by April Team customs and habits, WRITER for in diversity we “I am fighting for justice for the people. I am 19 this year. Apsara Murale not scared of disciplinary action being taken Since its last election, it would have been 54 can truly find real against me because UMNO is an illegal society months in April, which is the maximum lim- unity. and under the law, I cannot be a member of an it stated in UMNO’s constitution, resulting in Aras 2, Carlton Holiday Hotel & Suite, No 1, Persiaran Akuatik 13/43 illegal society,” he told reporters after meeting claims that the party is illegal. Seksyen 13, 40100, , Selangor with voters in Pendang today. Tel 03-5523 4856 Fax 03-5523 5856 Email [email protected] Tunku Abdul Rahman 04 May 2018 | Selangor Journal Selangor Journal | May 2018 | 05

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by Apsara Murale more reason for the people to figures, following their fall- of the two top issues by 47 per 50.7% go out and vote. outs with Prime Minister Datuk cent of the Chinese, 75 per cent Local pollsters like Merdeka Seri on the 1MDB of the Malays pick inflation as Survey on Malay Center and Politweet have been issue in 2016. Leaders like Tan the main bugbear. Voter Support releasing results on the chanc- Sri Dato’ Dr es of the two main political co- and Datuk Seri are Waning Support alitions, (BN) seeking to utilize their political It cannot be denied that the rul- and Pakatan Harapan (PH), bases in the northern part of ing coalition’s support among winning the coming elections. and the eastern part of the Malays has been waning 18.1% Yet predictions vary widely respectively as a spring- in recent months because of 15% 15% over how 15 million voters will board to capture those states corruption scandals that have choose the next government as with their new political allies burdened the Malays, such as there are key factors that could in the opposition alliance. In the billions of ringgit in losses swing votes either way. all, Sabah’s electoral politics and debt incurred by the Feder- display the localisation process al Land Development Authority BN PH PAS Fence sitters Leadership Legacy at its best by fostering a single (FELDA), an agency that over- According to The Diplomat, the identity among Sabahans. sees plantations for over 1.2 first factor is the leadership leg- million poor bumiputera fami- acy of Tun . Economic Concerns lies and their increasing resent- his is a fragile mo- Tun Mahathir Mohamad was re- The third factor is the econom- ment towards Prime Minister ment for the nation the Election Commission has cently named as the opposition ic concerns of voters at the Najib Razak and his coalition. as we approach glaringly come into question. coalition prime minister-desig- grassroots level. According to The downtrend in Malay sup- D-Day. The integri- At the grassroots, the eyes of nate to contest in the coming the Straits Times, surveys and port for BN corresponded with ty of our democrat- the rakyat are slowly opening elections, pitting him against strategists on both sides of the an increase in voters from the ic institutions is under assault, through countless corruption the incumbent Prime Minister political divide have assert- community who were unde- and basic standards of honesty scandals, specifically the one T Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Tun ed that Malaysians in general cided or declined to state their involving FELDA which has hit and decency in public life are Mahathir Mohamad’s personal tended to vote with their pock- voting preferences. corroding. If you are horrified closer to home. Urban voters appeal in is a huge ob- ets in general elections. Despite Many of the opposition co- at what is happening in the are fervently hoping that Ini stacle to the Barisan Nasional the cost of living being the top alition supporters seem con- lead-up to the election, you can Kali Lah we can retire a 60- ruling coalition to retain pow- bugbear, wealthier urbanites - fident of a win on polling day march in the streets, and de- year old regime for a new co- er in the state. Kedah has been who have been buying luxury despite the uncertainties and mand more from your elected alition. Mahathir’s political base since cars in record numbers - are for good reason. Since cam- representatives, you can share A coalition that promises to his early days in politics in the set to give their vote to the op- paigning started, ceramah after the latest outrageous news on lead with fiscal integrity, trans- 1950s. Being the figure most position coalition led by Tun ceramah organised by Pakatan your social media feed — all parent governance and peo- responsible for bringing devel- Mahathir Mohamad. Mean- Harapan has seen unprecedent- worthwhile activities. But none ple-centric initiatives. As Dato’ opment to the state during his while, the poorer electorate in ed crowds not just in Selangor of it matters if you don’t go out Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says, tenure as prime minister from rural areas remains staunchly but in other parts of the coun- and vote. With the Malaysian it is time to end the 60 year old 1981 to 2003, the prevailing behind a government that has try. People from all walks of 14th General Elections (GE14) race-based politics of the Bari- sentiments for the former PM been blamed for recent eco- life and creed are flocking to a matter of days away, it some- san Nasional government. Pa- among Kedah locals should not nomic woes such as the spike the ceramahs to listen to the times seems as though Malay- katan Harapan is a multiracial be overlooked. in the cost of living and the opposition coalition’s leaders, sians have lost sight that power coalition that represents the jump in property prices due to The mood at these ceramahs belongs to them and not the ideals and vision for a progres- Prominent Identity the pouring of billions of dol- are unmistakable, the rakyat is leaders. The intensely personal sive and prosperous Malaysia. Politics lars into targeted welfare pro- hungry for change. nature of this campaign – and Come May 9th, the future of The second important factor is grammes such as direct cash Malaysians are helping oth- the particular danger of the all Malaysians lie in our hands. prominent identity politics in- aid, subsidies for basic goods, er Malaysians to return home ruling coalition continuing for We can either do nothing or we volving former ruling coalition and housing. In addition, to vote, knowing that every another 5 years–can be dan- can flood polling stations in re- leaders who are now confront- Merdeka Centre has found that single vote counts especially in gerous for the nation, all the cord numbers to save Malaysia ing BN as influential opposition while corruption is seen as one a climate where the integrity of for our children. You decide. The source is Politweet.org 06 May 2018 | Selangor Journal Selangor Journal | May 2018 | 07

The 2018 general elections will At the same time, the quality largely be determined by the of individual candidates and Candidates: intensity of the opposition coa- the races they run will be cen- lition’s campaign, the public’s tral to the opposition coalition’s Who Are reaction to the ruling coalition’s chances of retaining Selangor. electoral pledges and, of course, With this in mind, here are nine Prime Minister Datuk Seri Na- candidates to watch in gauging They? jib Razak. which way and how hard the electoral winds are blowing in Selangor.

Maria Chin Abdullah League of Her Own

Shuhaimi Haji Shafiei People used to wonder whether be more responsible to your constitu- was tough ents and push the policies and laws at the parliamentary level. In this country, The Gentleman Politician enough to be a politician. But there is not much to hold on to in terms residents in the former Sri Muda con- in the week that veteran politi- of democracy and to me it is important Shuhaimi Haji Shafiei has led stituency. Among his key contributions cians like Tian Chua was denied to hold on to whatever is left of it be- a stellar political career during there include facilitating the building cause we need to grow, improve and the right to contest, Maria Chin his two terms as State Assembly- of various places of worship of different understand that we have to change and Abdullah’s reputation has risen man for the constituency of Sri races in Sri Muda and providing ade- Maria Chin not treat corruption as something that quate funding for Chinese type nation- to new heights. As the opposi- is natural.” Muda (now ). He al schools and also Tamil national type Abdullah tion coalition struggles to over- Her decision to campaign as an inde- is good evidence that there are schools. This won him support among come the odds against a deeply pendent under the PKR banner caught gentlemen in politics, despite the voters. P105 many by surprise. “PKR is very much a flawed Electoral Commission, the widespread negative percep- The recent re-delineation exercise party that is needed in Malaysia. It has Shuhaimi Maria Chin Abdullah’s presence tions of politicians in the coun- affected his seat in Sri Muda, forcing There’s the vision to be inclusive of all races Haji Shafiei him to now contest in the newly creat- in the political scene suddenly and to try and cut down on race based try. not much ed state seat of Sungai Kandis. Despite looks very attractive. politics which is a fixture in our coun- His easy charm Born on the 27th of February 1968, this, Shuhaimi has accepted the party difference try.” This refusal to allow herself to be N49 Sungai Kandis Shuhaimi got his start in politics with decision with grace. “I do not find con- The seasoned activist has shown pigeon-holed is characteristic. and pleasant 62 between the United Malays National Organisa- testing in Sungai Kandis troublesome. I a steely determination to defend the Throughout her career Maria has nature made tion (UMNO) back in 1984 at his fa- am used to dealing with Malay commu- rights of all Malaysians. She was de- activism pressed forward with two main objec- ther’s behest. He started with the youth nities.” More than 70 percent of Sungai Parti Keadilan Rakyat tained under the Security Offences tives: free and fair elections and em- him accessible and politics wing and his oratorical skill soon saw Kandis voters are Malays. (PKR) (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) on the powering women. The latter objective is to constituents him rise steadily through the ranks. For Sungai Kandis, Shuhaimi has eve of the Bersih rally in 2016 in Kuala because it is particularly close to her heart and espe- 50 However, his political career took a big plans to improve the infrastructure. Lumpur which drew more than 15,000 cially since 52% of the electorate in Pet- in the former Former Bersih 2.0 all about what sharp turn when he withdrew from “From my observation, one of the press- protesters demanding that Prime Minis- aling Jaya are women. “Currently, there Parti Keadilan Rakyat Sri Muda UMNO in 1994 after several comments ing issues affecting voters in Sungai Chairperson, Seeking ter Najib Razak step down amid graft al- you believe is inadequate training for women who (PKR) made by senior UMNO leaders didn’t Kandis is the road infrastructure. I plan a first term as MP for legations. The ruling coalition was furi- are interested to participate in politics. constituency. and what you sit well with his principles. Like many to widen the roads leading up from KE- Petaling Jaya, ous about this. They were confident that It is not just important to learn about opposition politicians, his political re- SAS to Bulatan Batu 5 in Jalan Kebun to Maria was going to back down. Perhaps want to push the political structure and how political Former two term awakening occurred at the start of the help ease traffic congestion. I also hope they should have studied more carefully parties work. It is equally important to State Assemblyman Parliament through Reformasi movement in 1998. It was to improve the welfare of residents con- Maria’s long career in activism, begin- equip women with the resources and of Sri Muda, Political during this period that Shuhaimi made sidering most of them come from the ning in the Baling student protests way confidence needed to be a political lead- Secretary to Menteri his political comeback, this time no lon- bottom 40 percentile. Many of them back in 1974 when she first showed her er. There should be a level playing field Besar Dato’ Seri Mo- ger as a member of UMNO but a mem- support bringing development and pub- willingness to defy powerful interests. for all candidates.” ber of PKR. lic transport into the area.” Of her recent decision to contest in With Maria at the helm of the moth- hamed Azmin Ali, Besides his position as State Assem- With Sungai Kandis being a Ma- Petaling Jaya, an urban parliamentary er of all elections, what would her mes- blyman, he was also appointed as Dato’ lay-majority seat and seeing a multi-cor- seat, she says that politics is a natural sage be to voters in her constituency? DUN Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali’s political sec- nered fight, Shuhaimi is unfazed. He extension of her career as an activist. “Don’t vote for me personally. Vote for retary, a career highlight for a politician believes that voters will cast their votes “There’s not much difference between the country to be better. But more im- in PKR. The position afforded him wide wisely. “Even though BN claims that it activism and politics because it is all portantly vote for change. There has political influence and yet that didn’t will win Sungai Kandis, I am confident about what you believe and what you never been a more opportune time. The affect his humble and gentle nature. the outcome will be in our favour.” want to push through. The only differ- time is now.” ence is that if you’re elected you get to His easy charm made him accessible to Warno Dogol (PH) Selangor Journal | May 2018 | 09 Datuk Mohd Fasiah Mohd Fakeh (UMNO) P09 Sabak Bernam Muhamad Labib Abd Jalil (PAS)

Hamizar Sulaiman (PH) N01 Rizam Ismail (UMNO) Sungai Air Tawar Zamri Yahya (PAS) Abdullah Sani Bin Abdul Hamid (PH) P109 Datuk M. Mohana (MIC) Dr Abd Rani Osman (PAS) Ahmad Mustain Othman (PH) S. Manikavasagam (PRM) Sallehuddin Mohd Iskan (UMNO) N02 Sabak Sallehen Mukhyi (PAS) Fakhrulrazi Mohd Mokhtar (PH) Khairul Anuar Saimun (UMNO) Mohamed Azmin Bin Ali (PH) N42 Meru Nornajhan Mohd Salleh (PAS) Abdul Rahim Pandak Kamaruddin (UMNO) P098 Muslimin Yahaya (PH) GE14 Gombak S. Manikavasagam (PRM) Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PAS) (PH) (UMNO) P093 P103 Datuk Ang Chin Tat (Gerakan) Dr Daroyah Binti Alwi (PH) Mohd Salleh Mohd Hussin (PAS) Mohamad Rosalizan Roslan (PAS) Amirudin Bin Shari (PH) N43 Datuk Saroni Judi (UMNO) Datuk N. Rawisandran (MIC) N16 Sementa Wan Hasrina Wan Hassan (PAS) Mariam Abdul Rashid (PH) Sungai Tua N28 Ean Yong Hian Wah (PH) Mohammad Ibrahim (PAS) N. Ghandi (PRM) Imran Tamrin (UMNO) N03 () Chang Toong Who (MCA) Badrul Hisham Md Zin (Independent) Mohd Razali Shaari (PAS) Selangor Datuk (PH) Dr (PH) Dr Mohd Khairi Hussin (UMNO) N29 N44 Muhammad Hilman Bin Idham (PH) Datuk Mohammad Satim Diman (UMNO) Dr (PAS) Ng Suee Lim (PH) N17 Seri Serdang Selat Klang N04 Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin (UMNO) Gombak Setia Noor Hanim Ismail (PAS) Jeyachandran Wadi Velu (PRM) Lee Yee Yuan (MCA) Hasbullah Mohd Ridzwan (PAS) Mohd Fazlin Taslimin (PAS) (PH) (PH) Saari Sungib (PH) N18 Scorecard Datuk Ching Eu Boon (MCA) Ismail Ahmad (UMNO) P104 Ir Tan Seong Lim (MCA) P110 Leow Hsiad Hui (PH) Hulu Kelang Klang Khairushah Kottapan Abdullah (PAS) Kamalulhysham Mohd Shuhul (PAS) Subang Mohd Shahir Mohd Adnan (PAS) Datuk P. Kamalanathan (MIC) P094 Toh Sin Wah (Independent) G. Puvanangeran (Independent) Dr Wan Mat Wan Sulaiman (PAS) Hulu Selangor P. Kumar (Independent) Ng Sze Han (PH) N45 Datuk Teng Chang Khim (PH) Zuraidah Binti Kamaruddin (PH) N30 Chiew Kai Heng (MCA) Teoh Kah Yeong (MCA) Mohd Amran Sakir (PH) Datuk Leong Kim Soon (MCA) P099 Kinrara Datuk Lim Ying Ran (PAS) Datuk Rosni Sohar (UMNO) N05 Nurul Islam Mohamed Yusoff (PAS) Ampang Azmizam Bin Zaman Huri (PH) Hulu Bernam Datuk Sheikh Rajesh Sheikh Ahmad (UMNO) Mohammed Salleh Ri (PAS) Tan Hua Meng (PRM) P09 Michelle Ng (PH) N46 Pelabuhan Klang Khalid Nayan (PAS) N31 Mejar (B) Chong Ah Watt (MCA) V. Shanmuga Sundram (PSM) Lee Kee Hiong (PH) N06 Mohamed Azmin Bin Ali (PH) Datuk Seri Mohd Badri Abd Rahman (PAS) Salwa Yunus (UMNO) Datuk Wong Koon Mun (MCA) Kuala Kubu N19 Tony Leong (PH) Baharu Syarifah Haslizah Syed Ariffin (PAS) Bukit Antara- Naharudin Abd Rashid (PAS) N47 Tee Hooi Ling (MCA) Ahmad Kamarudin (PRM) bangsa Maria Chin Binti Abdullah (PH) G.S. Santokh Singh (PAS) Azwan Ali (Independent) P105 Chew Hian Tat (MCA) Harumaini Omar (PH) Petaling Jaya Noraini Hussin (PAS) Datuk Mat Nadzari Ahmad Dahlan (UMNO) N07 P093 Mohd Hasnizan Harun (PAS) Haniza Binti Mohamed Talha (PH) (PH) Muhamad Nizam Shith (UMNO) N20 Shaharuddin Bin Badaruddin (PH) P111 V. Gunalan (MIC) N32 Datuk Yusoff M. Haniff (UMNO) Kota Raja Khasim Abdul Aziz (PAS) Seri Setia Mohamed Diah Baharun (PAS) Mohd Ghazali Daud (PAS) Dato’ Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi (PH) Norizwan Mohamad (PRM) Tan Sri (UMNO) P095 P094 Dr Gunarajah A/L R George (PH) Tanjong Karang Nor Az Azlan Ahmad (PAS) Syamsul Firdaus Bin Mohamed Supri (PH) N48 Datuk Subramaniam T. Retnam (MIC) N33 Abdul Mutalif Abd Rahim (UMNO) Dr Wan Azizah Binti Wan Ismail (PH) Taman Medan Sentosa M. Rajan (PAS) P095 Arifin Mahaiyuddin (PAS) M. Telaiamblam (PRM) Mohd Tarmizi Lazim (PH) Datuk Leong Kok Wee (MCA) P100 Datuk Mohd Shamsudin Lias (UMNO) N08 Mohamed Sukri Omar (PAS) Pandan Rajiv Rishyakaran (PH) Shuhaimi Haji Shafiei (PH) Mohd Zamri Mohd Zainuldin (PAS) M. Khairul Azam Abd Aziz (Independent) N34 Chai Ko Thing (Gerakan) N49 Datuk Kamaruzzaman Johari (UMNO) Jenice Lee Ying Ha (PRM) Bukit Gasing Datuk Seri David Sew Kah Heng (PAS) Sungai Kandis Mohd Yusof Abdullah (PAS) Rozana Binti Zainal Abidin Hanafiah Husin (PSM) Datuk Sulaiman Abdul Razak (UMNO) N09 Ir. (PH) Permatang N21 V. Ganabatirao (PH) Muhammad Jafaruddin Sheik Daud (PAS) Datuk Mohd Haniff Roslan (UMNO) P097 Rajiv Rishyakaran (PH) Tiew Hock Huat (GERAKAN) Datuk (PAS) P096 P106 Chai Ko Thing (Gerakan) N50 Damansara Burhan Adnan (PAS) Datuk Seri David Sew Kah Heng (PAS) Kota Kemuning Abdul Razak Ismail (PSM) Dr (PH) Lai Wai Chong (PH) P098 Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim (UMNO) P096 Liew Pok Boon (Gerakan) N22 N35 Lim Yi Wei (PH) Kampung Tunku Tan Gim Tuan (MCA) Nor Az Azlan Ahmad (PAS) Mohd Irman Abdul Wahab (PAS) Teratai Dr Xavier Jayakumar A/L Arul Anandam (PH) Lee Ying Ha (PRM) P112 Shahril Sufian Hamdan (UMNO) Jamaliah Jamaluddin (PH) Kuala Langat Juwariyah Zulkifli (PH) P109 N36 N10 P099 Ch’ng Soo Chau (MCA) Datuk Dr Yahya Baba (PAS) Jakiran Jacomah (UMNO) Bukit Melawati P108 (PH) Mohd Zamri Mohd Zainuldin (PAS) P101 Wong Keat Ping (PH) Roszaini Roslan (PH) Azman Ahmad (UMNO) N37 Hulu Langat Syed Abdul Razak Syed Long Alsagof N51 Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Karli (UMNO) Dr Che Mat (PAS) Dr Idris Bin Ahmad Datuk Dr (PAS) K. Parthiban (MIC) N11 P111 Sivarasa A/L K. Rasiah (PH) Muhammad Jafaruddin Sheik Daud (PAS) Edry Faizal Yusof (PH) P110 N23 P103 A. Prakash Rao (MIC) Lau Weng San (PH) T. Kumaran (PRM) Mohd Zin Isa (UMNO) P107 N52 Ng Siok Hwa (MCA) Razaly Hassan (PAS) Nuridah Salleh (PAS) Zainurizzaman Moharam (PSM) Tan Chong Swee (PRM) Mohd Shaid Rosli (PH) N12 Mohd Rais Zulkifli (PH) P101 Zahar Azlan Ariffin (UMNO) Mohd Khairuddin Bin Othman (PH) Hasnul Baharuddin (PH) Datuk Johan Abd Aziz (UMNO) P112 Muhammad Jafaruddin Sheik Daud (PAS) N24 N38 Datuk Zein Isma Ismail (UMNO) N53 Rozana Kamarulzaman (UMNO) Mad Shahmiour Mat Kosim (PAS) Mohd Hanafi Zulkapli (PAS) Dr Mohammad Sallehuddin Hafiz (PAS) S. Arutchelvan (PSM) Jee Keen (PH) P097 Shatiri Bin Mansor (PH) Kang Meng Fuat (MCA) Datuk Halimaton Saadiah Bohan (UMNO) Mohamad Hanipa Maidin (PH) Dr (PH) P113 N39 Datuk Hashim Abdul Karim (PAS) Siti Rohaya Ahad (PAS) P113 Datuk Marsum Paing (UMNO) Liew Yuen Keong (MCA) P102 Snarajan Arumugam (PSM) Sabirin Marsono (PAS) Nushi Mahfodz (PAS) Bangi Sallehudin Aminuddin (PH) Wan Jinn Woei (PRM) Datuk Abdul Shukur Idrus (UMNO) Borhan Bin Aman Shah (PH) N13 (PH) Mohd Fauzan Madzlan (PAS) N54 Datuk Dr Karim Mansor (UMNO) P108 Datuk Azhari Saari (UMNO) Tanjong Sepat Mohd Rafie Mohammad Arif (PRM) (PH) Shah Alam Mohd Haslin Hassan (PAS) Teh Yeow Meng (MCA) N25 Dr Mohd Zuhdi Marzuki (PAS) Zaiton Ahmad (PAS) Chua Wei Kiat (PH) Adif Syan Abullah (PH) Wan Jinn Woei (PRM) Mohd Najwan Bin Halimi Shaharuddin (PH) N55 Chan Wun Hoong (MCA) N14 N40 Jumaeah Masdi (UMNO) Shahrum Mohd Shariff (UMNO) Kota Anggerik Kong Tuck Wah (PAS) Rawang Ahmad Dusuki Abd Rani (PAS) Yusmi Haniff Ariffin (PAS) Azman Mohd Noor (Independent) Mazwan Johar (PH) N26 Abdul Rahim Mohd Amin (UMNO) Sungai Ramal Ronnie Liu (PH) Rodziah Binti Ismail (PH) Mohd Shafie Ngah (PAS) Ng Chok Sin (MCA) (PH) N41 Datuk Mua’adzam Shah Ya’akop (UMNO) N56 Datuk Ir Md. Nasir Ibrahim (UMNO) Rohaya Mohd Shahir (PAS) Eddie Ng (PH) Abdul Halim Omar (PAS) (PAS) N15 N27 Harry Arul Raj Krishnan (PAP) Taman Templer Lim Chin Wah (MCA) Koh Sue Yong (PRM) Mohamad Ibrahim Ghazali (PAS) B. Rajandran (PAP) 10 May 2018 | Selangor Journal Selangor Journal | May 2018 | 11

Haniza binti Mohamed Talha N20 Lembah Jaya

56 Muhammad Hilman bin Idham Parti Keadilan Rakyat Haniza binti Mohamed Talha (PKR) Dedicated and Diligent Former two Caring and Down to Earth term State Assemblywoman Any journalist covering Selan- and raise awareness for special needs Despite his initial political expo- of Taman Medan, In tapping Hilman bin Idham to sure in Indonesia, he believes that Ma- gor’s political landscape since children, and you know that when she be the state assemblyman and former Deputy makes a stand it’s not because she’s laysians possess a unique democratic Muhammad 2008 can probably count few Speaker of the been unduly influenced by special - in running-mate in the constitu- identity that brings with it unparalleled Hilman bin Idham politicians who are both un- challenges. “Malaysia’s political land- Selangor Legislative terests or for campaign cash. “I entered ency of Gombak Setia of which questionably honest and dedi- politics because I believe that good ad- Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali scape is unique simply because for the Assembly, longest time race based politics have N17 Gombak Setia cated, who regard politics as an ministration can bring lasting changes will be contesting the Parlia- taken centre stage. While this presents arena for public service rather and transformation to people’s lives. I ment seat of Gombak, he has DUN get a lot of satisfaction seeing my con- its own challenges, Malaysia has the than for personal aggrandize- stituents smile and being happy know- chosen a charismatic young potential to emerge as a country with ment. ing that I can resolve their problems. leader who rose to prominence genuine democratic institutions and that can only happen with a change of This is why I believe people have a lot of shortly after 2010 for participa- 29 One of these few is former State As- hope for Pakatan Harapan,” she says of government.” tion and expression in the Hulu Being one of the younger politicians semblywoman for Taman Medan and her involvement in politics. Selangor by-election, an offence I entered politics Deputy Speaker of the Selangor State Her architectural background pro- being fielded in this election under PKR Parti Keadilan Rakyat Legislative Assembly, Haniza binti Mo- vides her with the insight that improv- under the notorious Universi- comes with certain privileges. For one, (PKR) because I believe hamed Talha, one of PKR’s lesser known ing living spaces can transform the lives ty and University Colleges Act I think it is time his youth brings a fresh perspective in that good female political figures, but no doubt a of the community. That was why during in 1971 that prohibited all ex- a landscape dominated by older expe- for young people rienced politicians. “My age is no barri- Former special force to be reckoned with. She is cur- her first term as State Assemblywoman pression and participation in administration er in politics. Several of my colleagues assistant to the rently seeking her third term as State for Taman Medan, she embarked on a politics by Malaysian University to get involved can bring lasting Assemblywoman, this time in the con- program to repaint low-cost flats. In her who were fielded as political candidates Menteri Besar of stituency of Lembah Jaya. second term, she sought to bring the hu- students. in politics for were about my age. I have noticed that Selangor Dato’ Seri changes and Addressed simply and familiarly as man element by providing aid and wel- the constituents in Gombak Setia val- Hilman, 29, has spent most of his the future of the ue a fresh face in politics. I think it is Mohamed Azmin Ali. transformation to Haniza, she is a blunt, no nonsense pub- fare programs to her constituents. Seeking a first term lic servant who studied architecture at Her current campaign in the con- young adult life in politics, with lit- country. time for young people to get involved people’s lives the University of Sheffield and a wom- stituency of Lembah Jaya, a former tle business or executive experience to in politics for the future of the country. as ADN Gombak an comfortable enough in her own skin PAS stronghold has been making great speak of. He steadily built his credibili- This election, in my constituency alone, Setia. that she does not need to seek the lime- strides. Her reputation in Taman Medan ty while working for the Menteri Besar there are 10,000 new registered voters. of Selangor Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin I believe that most of these new voters light to feel good about her accomplish- has certainly preceded her. What does DUN ments, which are numerous. she hope to change in Lembah Jaya? “It Ali, as a special assistant. have the same concerns and challeng- Haniza was the key pioneer behind is a good thing that the party decided For the past several years, Hilman es I face as a young person. I think my several Selangor State projects, includ- that I should be fielded as a candidate has diligently served in the Selangor youth will definitely be an asset in help- ing the setting up of Dataran Anak here. There’s not much difference be- government. It is clear for all to see that ing these new voters relate to me better Muda, an arena for sports and recre- tween Lembah Jaya and Taman Medan. Hilman looks up to Azmin Ali as a role as their representative.” ation for youth; the food stamp program I believe that my experiences as a two- model. “Azmin is one of the younger On why young people should vote for poor urban dwellers; and the scheme term representative in Taman Medan politicians whose charisma made it easy for change, Hilman said, “I put it to you to brighten and enliven low cost flats. will help me do better and improve the for me to work with him. This gave me that we are in a situation where there It is easy to be inspired by her fierce lives of my constituents here.” the opportunity to share my political are only two political scenarios. Either passion to improve funding for schools ideas with him and gain valuable feed- we vote for change for a better Malaysia back.” or we return to the dark ages of Barisan Nasional. The choice is ours.” 12 May 2018 | Selangor Journal Selangor Journal | May 2018 | 13

Hee Loy Sian Still Water Runs Deep Unlike the other colourful per- He rose to power in a way that many of PKR’s early recruits, he never sonalities in PKR, Hee Loy Sian, stunned his political rivals, all of whom positioned himself as a politician be- underestimated his steady manner longing to this or that faction. Hee Loy two term Member of Parliament and seemingly staid personality. His is Sian especially makes an effort to be for Petaling Jaya Selatan, came an extraordinary story, an unremark- seen as a “neutral”. as a surprise to many people able process engineer working for a However, his unassuming nature when he was chosen to con- Taiwanese firm in Malaysia after his is one of his greatest assets. His polit- test in Datuk Seri Wan Azizah’s graduation from the University of Ma- ical career has so far outlived those of Hee Loy Sian laya whose destiny changed when he all his political peers in PKR. In Parlia- former State Assembly seat in decided to join PKR after the birth of ment, the ruling coalition got a taste of Kajang. “There’s not much we the Reformasi movement in 1998. Like his tenacity when he continued to apply N25 Kajang know about him, although he pressure against Prime Minister Datuk is an experienced politician,” a Seri Najib Razak by tabling a motion of resident of Kajang tells Selan- no confidence against him for the RM 2.6 billion alleged “donation” paid into gor Journal. I decided to his personal bank account. Among his other career highlights include fighting 47 His decision to contest Kajang is become an for KIDEX to be scrapped. rather odd given that most political can- ADUN because I While his inscrutable and unassum- didates usually start at the state level Michelle Ng Parti Keadilan Rakyat ing nature has won him support from and end their political careers as Mem- needed a change (PKR) Kajang voters in the run up to the elec- ber of Parliament. What was behind the of environment. tions, he is known as someone who is decision to go the other way round? “I measured and who chooses his words Blazing a Trail Notable Positions: decided to become an ADN because I It was I who two levels below his true feelings. When Former Member needed a change of environment. It was requested the asked how he thinks Kajang voters will Michelle Ng, 28, a Legal Bureau trace of detachment. When she tells you I who requested the party to let me con- of Parliament for vote, he had this to say, “I think people Secretary of the DAP and an associate that she is used to long working hours test in Kajang. I also wanted to know party to contest in Petaling Jaya Selatan, have made up their minds and I believe of Gobind Singh Deo & Co has a beam- and taking on responsibility, you should what it is like to be part of the ruling Kajang that Kajang will stand firmly behind Pa- ing smile that belies her quiet resolve believe her. “As a lawyer, I could not government. It is tough being a member katan Harapan.” to make a difference in the bigger, pick and choose my cases. I had to take DUN of the Opposition in Parliament.” longer game of Malaysia’s political on any case that came before me. I am future. “After observing all the prob- usually given 14 days to not just learn I would also like lems that this country is facing, there the facts of the case but also the area Michelle Ng comes a point of realisation where of expertise behind it. In life, I am used to work more only Malaysians can save Malaysia” to taking responsibility being the eldest closely with she says, “however each of us has to child in the family so I have always had N31 Subang Jaya do our bit by standing up for what we to chart my own course and be a good law enforcers believe in.” example to my siblings.” to encourage Michelle’s enthusiasm is infectious That Michelle had an astonishing and sincere. Her courage to speak up on survivors rise despite joining DAP only three years issues that affect her younger constit- of sexual Datuk Abdul Rashid bin Asari ago is all the more remarkable when uents like improving access to mental 28 you consider that the opportunity to health treatments and providing sup- harassment and be a state assembly politician was very port to survivors of sexual harassment domestic violence Man with a Mission Democratic Action much thrust upon her. “When I joined is not only admirable but courageous in Party (DAP) DAP, I didn’t intend to go into politics so a political climate that trivialises these to speak out so When Datuk Abdul Rashid Asa- A lawyer by profession, at the age Rakyat scheme has impacted the lives soon. I wanted to give myself 10 years struggles. that they can of 66, Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari is set of his constituents. “My constituents are Datuk Abdul to grow and mature as a person. But the This is why the coming elections will ri retired from UMNO in 2003, Seeking first term as opportunity came early and I left my be a defining point in her life and that get the help they to make a political comeback with the composed of mostly Malays, Chinese ADUN Subang Jaya, little did he know that he would hope of serving his constituents in Se- and Indians who make up the bottom Rashid bin Asari cushy job as a lawyer. I was always in- should not surprise us. “I think people need. be given the opportunity to con- lat Klang as a state assemblyman, a po- 40 percentile. Since the Initiative Pedu- terested in policy making and politics is in Subang Jaya should vote for me be- test as an elected rep for the first sition he had been vying for all these li Rakyat scheme was implemented, I DUN at the forefront of it all to do that at the cause not only is my heart in the right time in 2018 in the state seat of years. Having been recalled from re- have noticed that there are less social N44 Selat Klang most fundamental level.” place but I have what it takes to bring Michelle’s political awakening came Subang Jaya to greater heights.” Selat Klang, his backyard hav- tirement by his close friend His Excel- problems among my constituents. They lency Dato’ Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin are enjoying a much better quality of during her internship with DAP in the ing lived in that constituency and spurred on by events surrounding life compared to people living in states lead up to the state elections for close to four decades. the 1MDB scandal and rampant cor- under the ruling coalition.” in 2010. “I was impressed that DAP even ruption in UMNO, Datuk Abdul Rashid If elected, he plans to increase more at that point allowed young people to It is difficult to imagine a more Asari felt that something’s got to give. welfare programs to empower his con- 66 lead. Young people like unlikely turn of events. Datuk Abdul “I could have enjoyed my retirement stituents and abolish the GST. He says were leading the charge in the Sarawak Rashid Asari, a former deputy chief for spending time with my wife and chil- that many of his constituents are per- state elections and I realised that this the UMNO division of Kapar was an dren. But I just could not turn away suaded to vote for him and the party Parti Pribumi Bersatu is where I can develop and contribute, UMNO loyalist for close to thirty years when Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin told he represents because of the promise Malaysia (PPBM) where my ideas can be taken seriously. beginning in 1989. Yet throughout the me how Prime Minister Najib Razak to abolish GST in the first 100 days if There was this pivotal moment where time that he held that position in UMNO, confessed to embezzling RM 2.6 billion the opposition coalition comes to pow- Former Deputy during a meeting to raise donations for he was never offered a chance to contest the Sarawak state elections, Lim Kit from 1MDB. The fact that other UMNO er. “Many of my constituents are excited Chief of UMNO in any of the state seats, a privilege usu- members did not speak out on it, it was about a change of government. To me, Siang quietly came and sat beside me ally reserved for the top three UMNO just unacceptable for me. It was just that itself is proof of a Malay tsunami. Kapar Division, Vice without saying a word. This is someone branch division leaders like himself. “I wrong on so many levels.” I am just happy to be part of that trans- President of Parti who has trust and confidence in young was ostracised by fellow members in He believes that the future of the formation and it is my dream that my Pribumi Bersatu people and allows them that space to UMNO simply because I was a profes- country would be in safe hands if the grandchildren will know that when the Malaysia, develop and contribute,” she says of sional. UMNO does not like the profes- opposition coalition comes to pow- time I came I stood on the right side of DAP’s legendary stalwart. sional class as we pose a threat to their er. He notes in particular how the Se- history.” While Michelle looks young, she is political hierarchy.” langor government’s Initiative Peduli DUN not carefree. Michelle is determined about her political future without a 14 May 2018 | Selangor Journal Selangor Journal | May 2018 | 15

Ong Kian Ming Confident and Pragmatic Ong Kian Ming is a DAP leader with his ability and confidence, it may who is stress-tested with the ca- well carry him to a successful re-elec- tion in the newly drawn electoral seat pacity to make any crisis seem of Bangi (formerly known as Serdang) Progressive at Heart manageable. This was evident with a sizable increase of voters to when he was tasked with win- 178,790, making it the largest constitu- A political veteran since 1986, must be called a spade.” ning the seat of Serdang as a ency in the country. Mohamed Hanipa Maidin is This strong sense of justice is also first term politician. Serdang “It is not unsurmountable. I think extended to other races. “I fight for all Ong Kian Ming this time around, Pakatan Harapan has a progressive but controver- was one of the largest constit- races. I think the rights of non-Muslims tried very hard to come out with the sial figure in the Islamic polit- uencies in GE13, numbering should be defended because we live in a P102 Bangi larger narrative and show that we have ical movement in Malaysia. His multi-racial society.” It was this notion 133,139 voters. Instead of im- a game plan for the national level but moderate and tolerant Islamic that eventually led him and other PAS ploding, his nerves held firm of course local representatives should views which espoused inclusivi- politicians to form Parti Amanah Nega- and in May 2013 he won the have a good grasp of the local issues. In ra to bring a new outlook in Islam -- one my constituency, one important thing is Mohamed Hanipa ty and diversity often made him seat with a majority of 42, 206 that is moderate and tolerant of other to observe how the MRT Line 1 usage a target by conservative Mus- votes. Maidin races in society. 42 rate is and understand what are the fac- lims on both sides of the polit- Primarily known for his work as a tors preventing some people from using ical divide. Yet no one can deny lawyer, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin made We are familiar with politicians with His opinions are the MRT. The other thing affecting my P113 Sepang Democratic Action unstable characters hidden behind un- his tenacity, a given for any suc- a career defending human rights abuses constituency is the tolls where any in- perpetuated against his colleagues like I fight for all Party (DAP) shakeable beliefs. Ong Kian Ming emerg- drawn from a crease in the price of tolls will affect my cessful politician. es from every account as solid. His staff Mat Sabu and Khalid Samad. However, races. I think the series of statistical constituents because my constituency is he laments the lack of independence of and political colleagues readily testify A double degree holder in civil law Election Strategist surrounded by tolls.” the judiciary which is the reason why he rights of non- to his confidence, intelligence and toler- data, rather than and Shariah, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin for DAP, Seeking Despite the negative perception of believes democracy is threatened in this ance. Yet, initially he never considered finally won the Parliamentary seat of Muslims should any explicable his political affiliation, it is clear that 50 country especially in the run up to the a second term entering politics. “I did not join a politi- Sepang in 2013 on his fifth attempt. He Ong Kian Ming wants to bridge the di- elections. “The abuses by the Electoral be defended as Member of cal party until 2012. There was a period ideological had campaigned four times previously vide with his Malay constituents who Parti Amanah Negara Commission to deny the opposition a of 14 years in between, from the start in different constituencies in Johor and because we live Parliament for Bangi, narrative make up 49% of the electorate. To bet- fair election is ridiculous. Election is the of my political awakening at the dawn (PAN) Selangor. By his own admission, he be- ter empathise with his large Malay vot- language of democracy and you have to in a multi-racial of the Reformasi movement in 1998 to lieves in justice and will stand up for Parliament ing population, he has undertaken to respect the choice of the people. During 2010, when I returned to Malaysia after his political foes if he believes justice is society. fast during Ramadhan as a mark of re- Former PAS member, my time in PAS, I fully supported local completing my studies. By then, I was denied. “There is a verse in the Quran, spect. This is the authentic side of Ong senior member of government elections but I was even- approached by some friends in DAP to verse 8, chapter 5 which says you have Kian Ming’s character and not the one Parti Amanah Negara, tually reprimanded by PAS leaders for help out in the party and that’s how I to disperse justice even to your political the public knows. having that view.” got involved in politics.” enemies. When I was a member of PAS, I If his track record in public is any- While he believes that issues like “I joined DAP because it is a multi-ra- Parliament was against and the rul- thing to go by it is his ability to bring GST and the high cost of living will help cial party and DAP has been consistent ing coalition. However, when the ruling national issues to the forefront that has Pakatan Harapan’s chances in winning in speaking up on issues regardless of coalition went against Anwar Ibrahim, I been the basis of his appeal. However, the election he is also realistic. “Based race and religion.” stood up for him because I feel no one he hopes that in the coming elections on feedback from my constituents, the You could call him the classic defi- deserves to be treated that way. I wrote his constituents will vote for him be- ground is ripe for change. But I have to nition of a leader. He is a rooted prag- a lot of articles on the Anwar case from cause, “I hope to inspire more young be realistic and not belittle the right of matist. His opinions are drawn from a a legal point of view. As a result, many people to get involved in politics and my constituents to choose. All I can do series of statistical data, rather than any in PAS labelled me and some of my col- understand that politics is not necessar- as their elected representative is to serve explicable ideological narrative. For an leagues who supported Anwar Ibrahim ily dirty and you don’t have to engage in their interests in the best way I can and electorate looking for substance, he is as Anwarinas. But I believe in speaking mud-slinging to get your point across. hope that what I do is good enough for a breath of fresh air. By being unfazed, up when something is unjust. A spade You can have a different approach that them to make them re-elect me.” is rooted in facts.” Selangor Journal | May 2018 | 16

Quick Election Facts

10 For GE14, the campaign period is for 11 days beginning 09 from nomination day until midnight on 8 May, as Malay- A total of 222 parliamentary seats and 505 state seats will sians would then cast their votes on 9 May. be contested across the country, except for Sarawak which will not hold its state election since it was held in 2016

08 With a total of 2,415,074 registered voters, Selangor has the 07 highest number of voters qualified to cast their votes in DOSM’s figures show that in 2017, there were an estimat- the 14th General Election (GE14). ed 18.68 million Malaysians aged 20 and above, with both women and men accounting for half each, at over 9.32 million and at over 9.36 million respectively

06 According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s (DOSM) current population estimates for the year 2017, the 05 number of Malaysian citizens is slightly over 28.72 million, In 1974, Tun Razak makes history as first prime minister with women amounting to 49 per cent, at over 14.2 mil- to win without contest. The victory came after former lion, and men 51 per cent, at over 14.5 million civil servant Zulkifli Ahmad who was contesting against Tun Abdul Razak pulled out of the election at the last minute due to personal reasons.

04 On midday August 8, 1974, Barisan Nasional won 90 seats without contest. 47 of them were parliamentary seats 03 and the other 43 were state assembly seats. Then Prime Radio Malaysia in and Singapore announced Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, Deputy Prime Minis- election results at midnight on Sunday, April 25, 1964. The ter Datuk Hussein Onn along with eight federal ministers broadcast continued until 3am or 4am in English, Malay, were among the candidates who won without contesting Chinese and Tamil. The announcement was broadcast for Parliament. through radio stations in Kota Baru, Kuala , Kuantan, , Ipoh, , Johor Baru, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

02 The first general election in Malaysia was held on Wednes- 01 day, July 27 1955. General elections must be held at least once every five years, but the prime minister can ask the king to dissolve Parliament before his mandate expires. Elections must be conducted no later than 60 days after the dissolution of Parliament.

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