Unity govt can work only with clear terms, say analysts

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PETALING JAYA: A unity government will only work if all the kinks are worked out beforehand, and transparent policies outlined without any discrimination, says a political analyst.

For a unity government to work, the new prime minister must have support across the board, said academician Azmi Hassan.

All major political parties must be assured of their rights in the government. “Only then can a unity government be successful,” he told FMT.

The idea of a unity government was first floated in February 2020 when it was proposed by Dr Mahathir Mohamad after the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government that he had led.

He invited rival political parties to link up as no political leader then had majority backing in the Dewan Rakyat. However, his proposal was rebuffed.


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