TWITTER users are engaged in heated debates about the current state of affairs surrounding the state polls. Some netizens are openly expressing frustration towards PAS and Perikatan Nasional (PN), questioning the achievements of PAS in Kelantan during their 33-year rule.
Recently, UMNO’s secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan encouraged Kelantan residents to end PAS’ three-decade-long governance by voting for candidates aligned with either Pakatan Harapan (PH) or Barisan Nasional (BN) in the state polls.
He asserted that achieving this goal would necessitate voting for candidates aligned with either PH or BN in the upcoming state polls.
Ahmad emphasised that such a shift would not only terminate PAS’ governance but also facilitate harmonious collaboration between the state and federal authorities.
Following that, Twitter user @Mat_Jaket asked those on the social media platform, what are the consequences of Kelantanese voting for PAS. Let’s take a look at what has been happening in the state for the last 33 years.
Apa akibatnya jika rakyat Kelantan terus mengundi PAS di negeri tersebut? Jom kita tengok apa yang telah dan sedang berlaku sejak 33 tahun dulu sehingga hari ini ; pic.twitter.com/6yhT8rKP58
— Mat Jaket (@Mat_Jaket) August 4, 2023
“What would be the consequences if the people of Kelantan continue to vote for PAS in the state? Let’s take a look at what has been happening since 33 years ago until today.”
The user highlighted the state’s two major challenges, with the first being the critical poverty rate. According to them, this issue is attributed to the alleged lack of proper governance in terms of the state’s economy and standard of living.
Moreover, the user also claimed that the state government can only blame others rather than fix the problem themselves.
2. Masalah kemiskinan yang kritikal akibat kegagalan pentadbiran kerajaan negeri dalam menaiktaraf hidup dan ekonomi rakyat sebaliknya, hanya reti menuding jari kepada orang lain. pic.twitter.com/MAdeLRIpMB
— Mat Jaket (@Mat_Jaket) August 4, 2023
“The critical issue of poverty is a result of the state government’s failure to uplift the living standards and economy of the people. Instead, they are quick to point fingers at others.”
Following that, the same user stated the most important point, which has been what PH-BN supporters have been making fun of Kelantan and PAS for.
3. Krisis air yang tidak berpenghujung. Sementara anak-anak Kelantan (walaun-walaun PAS) di perantauan menikmati air yang bersih di Selangor dan Pulau Pinang, ahli-ahli keluarga mereka terpaksa menghadap air yang kotor setiap hari. pic.twitter.com/gkuI5QF82p
— Mat Jaket (@Mat_Jaket) August 4, 2023
“The never-ending water crisis. While Kelantanese children (even PAS supporters) living elsewhere enjoy clean water in Selangor and Pulau Pinang, their family members back home have to endure dirty water daily.”
Netizens are also sharing their thoughts and opinions on the matter. Twitter user
@benfirmino1 added the future of Kelantan is solely in the hands of the voters.
Masa depan negeri Kelantan atas tangan pengundi. Ubahlah abang2 kakak2 jangan biar Kelantan berterusan menjadi lebih teruk.
Tak serik lagi ke sampai keperluan asas macam air bersih pun susah nak dapat?
— Ben Firmino (@benfirmino1) August 4, 2023
“The future of Kelantan is in the hands of the voters. Let’s bring about change, brothers and sisters, so Kelantan does not continue to worsen. Aren’t you tired of struggling even to get basic necessities like clean water?” – Aug 5, 2023
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