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Malaysia's Witless Opposition Flubs Reform Offer

Anwar’s ambition dooms a chance at transformation

Aug 25, 2021
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By: Cyril Pereira

Malaysia’s opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition lost a rare chance for radical political overhaul when it turned down an offer by the now-ousted Muhyiddin Yassin, who pivoted desperately at the last minute to the Chinese-dominated Democratic Action Party to prop him up. His back to the wall, he was ready to deal.

The DAP enjoys a strong…

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