Malaysia GE 15

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GE15: will Zahid’s politicking bring Umno to its knees?

IPOH – Defunct opposition pact Pakatan Rakyat’s – now Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) – war chant of the 2008 general election – “Anything But Umno/Asalkan Bukan Umno” – has made an unexpected comeback in the battlefields of the 15th general election.

However, this time, it is not the rallying cry for any coalition but it seems to be the general sentiment on the ground among voters in northern Peninsular Malaysia and some other parts of the country.

Anger towards Zahid and co

Public anger is not so much directed at Umno as a party but towards many leaders such as president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and those in his faction who have practically forced this election down people’s throats, after a series of by-elections and state elections.

A large segment of the public is suffering political fatigue and may decide to punish Umno for triggering an early election during the monsoon season, when floods have hit some parts of Malaysia. The 14th parliamentary term was only due to end in July 2023 and the general election has to be held before September 16.

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