Rafidah's U-Turn??

Although Rafidah was ordered to keep her mouth shut after the cabinet on the AP, Proton issue, she still managed to convey her "personal" views to the press. In an about turn, she claims that she is all for abolishing the AP system!

Below is an excerpt from The Star:

After lengthy debates with politicians and those in the automotive industry over the Approved Permit issue – which caused her to break down in tears at one juncture – Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said APs should be abolished.
“This is my personal opinion although others may not agree with me,” she said

Let us assume that what she said is true for a moment, and that she is against the implementation of AP system all these while. It makes us wonder, who are the true supporters of the AP system? Who is responsible for upholding the system for the last 30 years or so? Is there a higher hand at play here? Or is it Rafidah is trying to make her last desperate attempt to cling on to her position the cabinet?

However, she did stop short of suggesting an alternative to the AP system which seems to protect local automotive players in the industry. Her sudden U-turn on the AP issue sent shivers down local car manufacturers and assemblers, as well as her colleagues. Without the AP system in place, anyone can bring in foreign cars as they like as long as they pay the required taxes.

Just as we thought the controversy surrounding the AP system took a much needed time-out before the announcement of the national automotive policy next month, our old granny stirs up the hornets nest once again!

Will this affect the outcome of the NAP?

Will this affect her prospect in the much rumoured cabinet reshuffle?

What will happen to the AP Kings if the AP system is gone?

Let's wait and see what little is left up her sleeves...