KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's move in requesting a meet-up with the government to solve national issues has raised several questions.
Some viewed it as an appropriate move, however there are also those who have taken to questioning his motives.
Many are hoping that the meet-up, should it materializes, would be able to find solutions to many problems currently plaguing the country, namely serious crimes, national unity, economy, government policies and others.
However, there are certain quarters who remained doubtful and believed this was mere political gimmick, during his speech in conjunction with the nation's 56th Merdeka celebration last week.
Political analysts contacted by Malaysian Digest were doubtful, asking for explanations as to why the offer was only made three months after the 13th general election (GE13) and after the courts had rejected all of Pakatan Rakyat's (PR) election petitions.
Associate Professor Dr Ismail Sualman from University Teknologi Mara said that unity talks, put forward by Anwar was subjective and depended on Anwar's intention.
"If his intention is unity, then the call is welcome, but if it is the opposite, then this is probably another one of the Opposition's political agenda.
"His actions can be interpreted as desperate especially since they raised many doubts post GE13 and were unable to accept defeat," he said.
"This is what we call a political cliche. After they took to the streets with protests and such, now Anwar wants to cooperate with the government?" Dr Ismail asked.
He added that the political sentiment fanned by Anwar during GE13 left a deep impact specifically to the Malays who were hurt by his actions that resembled a man obsessed over the position of a Prime Minister. "We need to know why he is suddenly interested to cooperate with Barisan Nasional (BN). We want to know why because we want to avoid any doubts in the future.
"However this all depends on BN leaders. If this meet-up is beneficial, then it will be much welcomed," he added. Meanwhile, Dr Ismail said a body or individual should be appointed to act as a mediator between the Government and the Opposition in order to ensure everything runs smoothly.
"If Anwar is sincere, I propose a qualified individual with high credibility in terms of national unity," he said when contacted by mD yesterday.
Dr Ismail added that he also agreed with Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim's suggestion that Anwar should bring the matter to Parliament.
Political analyst, Dr Sivamurugan Pandian from Universiti Sains Malaysia urged Anwar to laid out his cards regarding the meet-up to avoid confusion amongst the rakyat.
"His motives in calling for a dialogue has to be clarified in order to avoid negative reactions from the public," he told mD.
He added that the purpose and desired end result from the meeting should be disclosed for the people to see.
"If he is confident with this move, he has to come clean why only now, three months after GE13. "I agree with Shahidan that Anwar should be given room to speak in Parliament," he said.
Dr Sivamurugan added that should Anwar be given a chance to speak in Parliament, as it would be easier to acquire the yays or nays from other Parliament members.
Meanwhile, PAS yesterday questioned Anwar's move as the same suggestion made by its president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang four years ago was met with heavy criticism.
Within BN, many shared Shahidan's opinion, that Anwar should be given room to discuss national matters in Parliament.
Amongst those are Umno Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and Tourism and Culture minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz. Anwar in his speech last week reportedly said a mutual meeting point between BN and PR must be achieved soon in order to save the country.
He also urged for all parties to forget their past mistakes in light of Merdeka celebrations. He said that Pakatan was prepared to forget about the 'tension and corruption committed by the Election Commission (EC) during GE13'.
Amongst the issue he wishes to discuss are race and religion matters, economy, crime, government policies and administration in terms of combatting corruption and the fairness in awarding tenders.
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