No matter who is the chosen candidate, the bottom line is – delivery. When the candidate is perceived by the electorates as their trustworthy representative who is there to hear their grouses will be the victorious candidate. This sentiment is made by Pak Samad, a local who seem pleased by what he heard and seen in the official announcement of Pakatan’s candidacy last night.
The estimated turnout at Serendah community hall was close to five thousand curious crowds. The mood is similar to all by-election campaigns where people from all walks of life will converge to make their presence felt. As a caution, the crowd size may not translate the acceptance.
Last night made no difference where Chinese and Indians were approximately at the headcount of thirty to thirty-five percent strong. Was it because of the coming by-election or was it because Zaid Ibrahim who is going to be their representative?
Ah Meng (as what he wanted to be called) said that he came out of curiosity and when pressed further, he admitted he was all for Zaid Ibrahim. However, an Indian gentleman refused to be identified, had no preference as long as the person who deserved his vote should be fair to those who are struggling for a living.
The woman folks shied away citing no comments and by respecting their decisions is better than to put words into their mouths, I guess.
When Barisan Nasional announces its candidacy this Thursday (15 April), then all political enthusiasts will be at their drawing board to figure out what the outcome will be.
It is difficult for Barisan Nasional to name its right candidate in this between the devil and deep blue sea syndrome. Are they going to create another “shocker” to field the ex-mentri besar like what had proven fruitful in Bagan Pinang?
17 April is just around the corner and the expected mammoth crowd could be more than what was seen in the last Bagan Pinang by-election. Perhaps, this is going to be the unprecedented experience for Kuala Kubu Baru folks to see the sudden influx of “outsiders” to transform their peaceful town into a fairyland!
