Where does Malaysia stand currently?

This speech is one of the most brilliant explanations of Malaysia’s position on the global stage. You have to listen to it.

      I have been trying to explain why Anwar has been actively engaging with world leaders. As we become increasingly interconnected in a globalised world, it is crucial for him to build relationships across all sides—while always prioritising the interests of Malaysians.

      No Prime Minister in Malaysia’s history has faced as much opposition as Anwar, with attacks coming from four key directions: Dr. Mahathir/the late Daim, Muhyiddin, Hadi, and Najib/UMNO. You can observe this in the news everyday.

      The current unity government was formed out of necessity. Looking ahead to post-GE16, we must be prepared for the possibility of another coalition government, potentially with even more unlikely partners, simply to secure a majority. 

     Unless one coalition has a simple majority, without such an arrangement as proposed by the previous Agong, Malaysia risks facing a hung parliament and political deadlock.

     In reality, no country can afford to let a crisis escalate to the point of becoming a full-blown national catastrophe. We have seen through this when two seemingly impossible parties come together to form a unity government. 

     We must approach politics with greater maturity, recognising that no one is an absolute enemy.