Abang Ahmad Kerdee hails from Spaoh (Betong) and does not even live in the state.
-Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg has advised people not to take seriously all candidates fielded by PAS in the state this general election.
The Housing Minister yesterday said PAS appeared to have not done their homework in the constituencies, judging from the candidates that the Islamic-based party had fielded to face Barisan Nasional.
Based on the issues raised in the respective areas, most of the candidates seem outdated or are not fully aware of the update and efforts taken by the government to resolve the matters.
Citing one of the seats that PAS contested, Abang Johari said the candidate is a non-local who does not frequent that constituency to meet with the people. He mentioned that locals do not even recognise or know the candidate prior to the person’s nomination.
“They can’t even field the right candidate. Most of PAS candidates do not even know the background and needs of their respective constituents. It appears that they did not do their homework in these constituencies.
“Even if the candidate is an outsider, this would be fine if the person knows the situation or background of the constituency and its constituents. Otherwise, they would just become a laughing stock,” Abang Johari told reporters after officiating at the earth-breaking ceremony for Taman Sri Tuang Phase III affordable housing project near here yesterday.
Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, in his speech earlier, cited PAS Kota Samarahan candidate Abang Ahmad Kerdee Abang Masagus an example of a non-local contesting in a constituency that the candidate rarely visited.
Karim, who is also the Assistant Housing Minister, said Abang Ahmad Kerdee hails from Spaoh (Betong) and does not even live in the state.
“PAS’ candidate here is a non-local from Spaoh, who doesn’t even live in Sarawak. He works in Kuala Lumpur and comes back once in a while.
“In the 2011 state polls, he contested and lost in Beting Maro. This shows that he (Abang Ahmad Kerdee) is not accepted by the people. We don’t want this party (PAS) to disrupt the people in our area,” he said.
Karim highlighted that elected representatives must know their area well, the issues and the needs of the constituency and its people.
“PAS raised issues in regards to the Batang Sadong bridge and they did not even realise that the government has begun construction on the bridge. These type of candidates need to do their homework and keep abreast on the situation and projects on the ground,” he explained.
Touching on Rubiah, he added that the former Asajaya district officer has been working in her constituency and knows the needs and issues of the constituents.
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