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Focus Malaysia
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
'Turun Anwar' rally alone won't dethrone PMX but a successful aftermath can rub off on MPs to vote him out'
THE PAS-inspired Turun Anwar campaign which is currently underway at state level prior to taking shape this Saturday (July 26) at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur will not be able bring down Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on its own. Taking the cue from PMX who has stated that he will not step down because he did not steal money belonging to the rakyat, veteran journalist and blogger Datuk A. Kadir Jasin reckoned that pending the 16th General Election (GE16), 'the only way to make him fall is by authentically proving that there is support from at least 112 MPs'. 'The Turun Anwar tour is more relevant to his opponents in preparation for the GE which must be held before Feb 17, 2028,' the national journalism laureate penned on his Facebook page. 'But if the rallies, protests and marches cause his supporters in the Parliament to defect, the possibility that he (PMX) will lose his majority and be forced to resign cannot be ruled out.' At any rate, Kadir does not expect PMX to retaliate by taking harsh action against the perpetrators and detractors, be they the opposition or even former PKR deputy president and ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's faction. 'Harsh action could further damage PMX's image as a reformist while increasing public sympathy and support for the opposition,' opined Kadir who is perceived by Madani backers to be a loyalist to twice former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who is now an adviser of Perikatan Nasional (PN). 'However, this does not mean that state apparatuses such as the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will not act'. The former editor-in-chief of mainstream New Straits Times further corrected public misconception that PMX on his own did not win the 2022 national polls through the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition which he helms as chairman. 'The PH he led didn't have enough seats to form a government. Once again, UMNO defected by giving support to PH and PMX. As a result, PMX has enough seats to form a government and become PM,' recounted Kadir. 'UMNO which campaigned on the slogan 'No Bersatu, no Anwar, no DAP' went on to win the Deputy PM post following which the DPM (Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi) was further rewarded with DNAA (discharge not amounting to acquittal) on 47 prima facie cases.' – July 21, 2025 Main image credit: PAS Johor/Facebook
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Stop the 'satay politics' of fanning flames, Asyraf urges Umno members
BUKIT GANTANG: Umno members at all levels must immediately put an end to the culture of "satay politics" if the party wants to regain its strength and public support in the 16th General Election, says Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. The Umno secretary-general used the satay analogy for politics to describe the internal divisions that have plagued Umno, saying this is among the key factors weakening the party. "Unity is fundamental. We must avoid the culture of stoking tension, forming factions and fuelling conflict among party leaders and members," he said. "There are those who skewer, fan the flames, grill and flip things back and forth (sow discord). All of this must stop," he said after opening the Bukit Gantang Umno meeting here on Sunday (July 20). Asyraf Wajdi added that Umno must also return to its core foundation and principles of defending the interests of religion, race and the nation. He said anything that could distract the party from that mission, including the culture of "satay" politics, must be stopped. – Bernama
Focus Malaysia
a day ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Former assemblyman questions opposition's rush to oust Anwar before GE16
FORMER Meru assemblyman Ustaz Mohd Fakhrulrazi Mohd Mokhtar has questioned the opposition's rush to topple Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim through the 'Turun Anwar' campaign and upcoming July 26 rally, suggesting their urgency may be tied to the looming court cases involving several opposition leaders on corruption charges. 'The question that should be asked of those so eager to topple Anwar before the General Election is: why the rush? 'Can they not wait for the democratic process through the GE? Or is it because some are becoming anxious and restless as enforcement agencies begin to uphold the law without fear or favour? 'It is no secret that Anwar's administration has started tracking down corruption and abuse of power that have harmed the nation. Major corruption cases are being reopened. 'The legal process is being allowed to operate freely. Is this what is causing unease among some political players and old elites? They know that if given time, these legal reforms will reach the old networks that have long been untouchable,' he said in a statement. He argued that with only two years left before the 16th General Election, the democratic process should be respected. He also criticised the opposition's attacks on Anwar as baseless, built on manipulated public perceptions rather than evidence, citing labels like 'traitor' and 'pro-Zionist' as irresponsible political tactics. Fakhrulrazi also lamented that religious figures, especially from PAS, have become spreaders of hatred rather than moral guides promoting moderation and reason. —July 20, 2025 Main image: Malaysiakini
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Asyraf Wajdi Urges UMNO To End 'Satay Politics' To Regain Support In GE16
BUKIT GANTANG, July 20 (Bernama) -- UMNO members at all levels must immediately put an end to the culture of 'satay politics' if the party wants to regain its strength and public support in the 16th General Election (GE16), said UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Using the analogy of satay politics to describe the internal divisions that have plagued UMNO, Asyraf Wajdi stressed that such a culture is among the key factors weakening the party. 'I emphasised to the delegates that unity is fundamental. We must avoid the culture of stoking tensions, forming factions within the party, and fuelling conflict among leaders and members,' he said.
Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
PAS claims Pahang is set to vote for PN in the next GE
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man claims public support in Pahang for PAS and Perikatan Nasional (PN) has significantly increased, indicating voters are ready to choose PN as the state government in the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16). 'This development is not only evident from the encouraging attendance at various grassroots programmes, but it is also supported by independent studies and on-the-ground observations. 'Moreover, we can see that the people are increasingly rejecting any explanations or statements by the government on various issues,' he said in a statement. The Cheka assemblyman Tuan Ibrahim also claims young voters, civil servants, and rural communities are increasingly rejecting the UMNO-Pakatan Harapan state government, forcing it to work harder to prove its competence. Backing the claims by the PAS leader, Pahang PAS information chief Ustaz Aireroshairi Roslan, stressed that UMNO must mentally prepare to become the opposition after the GE16, following the increasing public support for PAS from GE13 to GE15. He also said the 'PAS Leads Pahang' slogan taunted as mere rhetoric by UMNO shows that the ruling party is still in denial and refuses to accept the reality of the changing political landscape in the state. 'The strong public response to this tagline proves that the people are ready for a leadership change that is cleaner and more trustworthy,' he said in a statement, adding that UMNO is riddled with internal crises and leadership turmoil while PAS has strengthened party machinery. On the other hand, he also said the cooperation between DAP and Umno is now a heavy liability for the Malay party. 'How can UMNO claim to fight for the Malay agenda when they are willing to collaborate with a party that has always opposed the special position of the Malays?' he questioned. — July 19, 2025 Main photo credit: Bernama
