The political landscape in Malaysia is heating up as the Chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), Muhyiddin Yassin, takes aim at Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
In a recent interview, Muhyiddin expressed his dissatisfaction with the unity government and raised questions about Anwar's ability to govern effectively.
Muhyiddin didn't hold back in his criticism, stating that the unity government can't be relied upon and is hopeless.
He cited numerous grievances from the public regarding the handling of the economy, the increasing cost of living, rising interest rates, and a lacklustre stock market.
These issues have left the people wondering about the government's plans and strategies. Muhyiddin challenged Anwar's track record, particularly during the first 100 days of his administration.
He pointed out that despite giving Anwar the opportunity to prove himself, there have been no significant accomplishments.
Muhyiddin emphasized that Anwar has not demonstrated the ability to effectively manage the country's affairs, especially in terms of domestic concerns.
Highlighting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Muhyiddin expressed concern over the decline in household incomes, particularly among the middle 40% (M40) group.
He stressed that many M40 households are now categorized within the lower 40% (B40) income group, indicating a crisis looming over the country.
The Chairman of Perikatan Nasional criticized Anwar for his inability to control prices and questioned the effectiveness of the Ministerial Committee established to tackle the cost of living. Muhyiddin identified the stability of the unity government as a major concern.
He contrasted the perceived division within Anwar's leadership with the solidarity seen within the PN-led coalition, citing examples of disputes between Umno and DAP, as well as Umno and MCA.
Muhyiddin asserted that his coalition, supported by Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Parti Sarawak, and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, is free from such conflicts.
According to him, Anwar, who worries about the sustainability of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, is aware of his dependence on the support of UMNO President Zahid Hamidi. Muhyiddin suggested that this reliance might be the reason behind Anwar appointing Zahid as his deputy, despite the corruption charges against him.
As tensions continue to rise in the political arena, Muhyiddin's bold criticisms have brought to light the challenges faced by the unity government and raised doubts about Anwar's leadership capabilities.
The future of the PH coalition and the stability of the government hangs in the balance, as speculation surrounding attempts to topple the current administration lingers. Only time will tell how these political dynamics will unfold in Malaysia.