Dilema Mahathir (and why Anwar’s better half may be the Tun’s best way out)
(Rocky’s Bru) – Post-Tanjung Piai, things in Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s Pakatan Harapan ruling coalition have gone halter-skelter. From calls for his resignation for losing the Tg Piai by-election to Azmin Ali’s clandestine meeting with so-called thieving MPs to purportedly form a “backdoor” pro-Mahathir government, the knives are out and the war drums beaten. Anwar Ibrahim’s supporters are openly calling for the Old Man to gently pass on the premiership to their man. The only thing left is for Anwar himself to make Mahathir do it.
But do people REALLY want Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister?
Personally, I don’t think Anwar is the answer to the mess that new Malaysia has found itself in. I don’t speak for the people, of course, but I’ve spoken to quite a few who agree that, yes, Dr Mahathir shouldn’t wait until he’s 104 to call it a day but, no, Anwar is not fit to be PM as he carries with himself too much baggage. Anwar Ibrahim is part of the problem, they say. And he’s an ex-convict!
But Mahathir promised that he would step down in 2-3 years!
Yes, he did give his word but after all the broken promises to the people by this Pakatan Harapan government, what does one promise to one individual matter, right?
So, he should make Azmin his successor?
Noooooo! That will lead to greater strife within PH. And, also, there’s that video …
So, who lah wei?
Therein lies Dilema Mahathir.
