WE WANT MIRI: Dr Teo (fourth right) and his supporters show their banner for the parliamentary seat.
MIRI: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is determined to field a candidate in the Miri parliamentary seat despite claims on the constituency from the Democratic Action Party (DAP).
PKR Miri chairman Dr Michael Teo stressed that he has staked his claim on the seat.
He said the exchange of the semi-urban Senadin seat for the urban Piasau seat during last year’s state election was a “gift” from PKR to DAP.
“I hope DAP will reciprocate by respecting PKR’s wish to contest Miri, and not grab all urban seats for themselves,” said Dr Teo recently.
“I’ve no problem relating to Miri folk, including people of all races, and those from outside of the city.”
Dr Teo said he has been fully involved in politics for the last 12 years and has stood in both state and federal elections.
A winnable candidate, he said, must be seasoned and experienced with strong principles; and be good at solving local problems, but also familiar with national issues — qualities Dr Teo said he has to offer.
He said he is confident of capturing Miri and has personally gone to the ground to ensure everything is in place, such as manpower and election machinery.
“We’ve been working very hard since the last state elections not only in areas allocated to us, but also in other areas already covered by DAP and PAS,” he added.
