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Shariff hits out at arrogant Umno reps as cause of defeats
NST (2008/03/16)

Tasik Gelugor Umno division chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shariff Omar hit out at arrogant and self-interest Umno elected representatives who failed to serve the people as the cause of Umno's defeat in the general election in Penang.
"We have under-estimated the strength of the opposition parties, especially the PKR,” he said. "They capitalised on the weaknesses of Umno leaders.”

Mohd Shariff said it was incumbent of the party members to realise their mistakes and start afresh to help the people.

He was speaking at the Tasik Gelugor Umno division election thanksgiving lunch at Dewan Besar in Sungai Dua near here. Also present was MP for Tasik Gelugor Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

In his speech, Nor said Barisan Nasional is confident of recapturing the state government in the next general election,.
“It is possible for the BN to recapture Penang provided we work hard, strengthen our position and restore the people's confidence," he said.

Opposition parties led by DAP, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and PAS formed the state government after winning 29 out of the 40 state seats in the recent general election.

"The three state assemblymen and me who have been elected will work for their betterment of the people here,” he said. "I will keep my election promises and will bring federal government projects to benefit the people of Tasik Gelugor.