KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 -- Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has declared he is ready to defend the Gombak parliamentary seat in the next general election, pending a decision by party leadership.

"I will defend Gombak Parliament," he said at the PKR Gombak division annual general meeting today, as reported by Berita Harian.

Amirudin said he would not shift from the constituency, stressing his commitment to continue the mandate entrusted to him by voters.

He also reminded party members that their current position was built on a long struggle dating back to 1998, not overnight success.

"Positions and achievements are not for personal gain, but must be translated into continued service to retain the people's trust," he said...