Kit Siang `storms' into Johor

DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang "stormed" into Johore on Saturday promising that DAP would complete its "unfinished" political tsunami in the state.

Although nomination and polling dates are still to be announced, DAP began its offensive with several ceramah in the state.

Lim, who announced his candidacy in Gelang Patah two weeks ago, made his presence felt at a string of events in various districts. In Taman Indah in Pontian, the threat of a thunderstorm did not deter 600 people from attending Lim's presentation at a ceramah with local Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders.

Speaking in both Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia, Lim emphasised change, saying: "We will bring the unfinished political tsunami that occurred in 2008 to Johor,"

He said Barisan Nasional was unable to adapt to a changing political climate and would maintain race-based policies if they continued to govern.

The mixed crowd of Chinese and Malays applauded his statements.

His rumoured battle with Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman in Gelang Patah also brought much attention.

"I have never challenged Abdul Ghani but if he is contesting, then it will be a tough fight," Lim said.

"I will continue to fight for this seat."

The ceramah was disrupted when a group of motorcyclists started revving their engines midway into Lim's speech until they were booed by the crowd.

Pontian is an Umno stronghold, formerly held by its information chief, Datuk Ahmad Maslan, who won the seat in 2008 with a 14,444 majority.

Lim also introduced election candidate Mahdzir Ibrahim who will be contesting in Tanjong Piai under DAP's banner.

Meanwhile, Lim's appearance later at Taman Molek drew a crowd of some 2,000 people.

The audience cheered as Lim repeated promises made at Pontian and the need for PR to take over the federal administration.

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