
Anwar's second term needs Rafizi's base
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| Many have asked whether the resignations of Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, following the PKR party election, might affect PKR, Pakatan Harapan, and the Madani government.
Unless some global factors cause economic and social turmoil, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's power is secure till the 16th general election (GE16).
The 'Rafizi question' that should be analysed in backwards deduction from the most important question in GE16 is: will Anwar get his second term?
Challenges to second-term dream
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