Jika tak setuju pakatan di Selangor boleh keluar, Adun Bersatu diberitahu

Selangor Deputy Chief of Bersatu, Mohd Rafiq Mohd Abdullah, has informed those opposing the party's decision to cooperate with the PH-ruled state government. Rafiq stated that this decision was made through the Bersatu Political Office, and the member of parliament must play their role as a party member to remain consistent with the goals set by the party leader.

"Under the Party Constitution, regardless of whether one is a representative of the people or a Member of Parliament, they are bound by the party's decisions and directives," he emphasized. If one disagrees, they can leave; the party decision is not personal, according to Rafiq. The opposition member also noted that cooperation is not a new matter, as the Barisan Nasional (BN) has also cooperated with PH to form a unity government.

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari revealed last week that the Bersatu member would cooperate with the state government before the Selangor Budget is presented, with the terms being finalized. This announcement came as tensions between PH and BN, key allies in the federal and Selangor coalition governments, escalated. The move was criticized by Permatang Bersatu MP Nurul Syazwani Noh, who stated that the party member was not adequately informed about the agreement.

Nurul, who does not align with Bersatu leadership, said she had no issue cooperating with the state government if it benefits the people, but the role of the opposition in providing checks and balances must continue. Meanwhile, Bersatu Selangor Communication Officer Noorazley Yahya said the Bersatu member would continue to function as an opposition watchdog, performing the role of oversight even if the cooperation is imposed.

He confirmed that this was not discussed with the 11 party MPs, but noted that the Bersatu political office had given a mandate to state chief Azmin Ali to hold discussions with the Selangor government. Noorazley, representing Bukit Melawati, added that the cooperation is not political as it only supports Amirudin and the state government.

"We are not joining PH. Our support for them has long been ongoing before both opened the door to discuss, with the aim of ensuring the well-being of the people," he said.