Some comic relief for our dear Malaysian readers who seek amusement in Malaysian political sandiwaras:
(courtesy of Malaysiakini, March 24, 2009)
Wanita Umno chief Rafidah Aziz today said that she did not see her challenger Shahrizat Abdul Jalil as an enemy and played down reports of tension between them in the run-up to the party polls tomorrow.
Shahrizat is going for broke by taking on Rafidah for the top post. She is not defending her deputy Wanita chief post and a defeat would leave her in a political limbo.
The battle between the duo for the top post has been build up by the media as a contest which neither can afford to lose.
“I’m surprised at the talks that there is animosity between Shahrizat and me,” said Rafidah today after chairing the wing’s pre-council meeting at PWTC. Seated next to her was Shahrizat.
“I’m not the enemy of anyone… far from that. Why is it that people see things differently and try to interpret and say that there is animosity,” she was quoted as saying by Bernama.
A smiling Rafidah then looked at Shahrizat and asked if they were enemies.
Shahrizat did not answer but just flashed her trademark smile.
However when a journalist interjected to ask if Shahrizat felt the same, Rafidah took offence and said:
“Are you not listening to me. What do you want me to do… to sleep with her?”
“What relationship are you talking about? Why are you taking it negatively? Jat (Shahrizat) you talk lah, tell him (the journalist). I am done. I’ve said enough… (he) still raise the issue. He doesn’t believe me,” she said.
“Are you not listening to me? What do you want me to do… to sleep with her?”
And when Shahrizat responded, she was less effusive in explaining the relationship between the two.
“What I want to say is all is well, okay. It is a contest. We have conducted ourselves very well. The delegates will make the decision tomorrow. We are very professional,” she said.
“That’s all and good day,” and Rafidah interjected again.
Very cheeky, hor? Too bad cheekiness doesn’t help you retain your incumbency.
