Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has stated that the true measure of the recently announced opposition coalition, led by Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, will be its ability to secure victory in the 16th general election (GE16) and form a government.
In a post on X, the Pandan MP emphasized that for the coalition to succeed, its member parties must reach a consensus on critical decisions, including the selection of a prime ministerial candidate, Cabinet appointments, and the allocation of key positions, should they win sufficient seats in GE16.
However, Rafizi highlighted the lack of ideological cohesion among the coalition’s parties, noting their history of mutual criticism. “Governments formed from disparate coalitions often struggle to implement meaningful policies due to internal objections, resulting in governance that prioritizes party leaders’ interests over public welfare,” said the former economy minister.
He further questioned the coalition’s ability to garner widespread public support, pointing out that most of its members—except for PAS, Bersatu, and Gerakan—lack a significant national presence.
On Monday, Muhyiddin announced that 11 opposition parties had formed a loose coalition to hold the government accountable and pressure Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to fulfill reform commitments they claim have been unmet. The coalition includes Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, Pejuang, Muda, the Malaysian Indian People’s Party, Putra, Berjasa, Urimai, the Malaysian Advancement Party, and the National Indian Muslim Alliance Party.
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