Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj聽from the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) discusses聽the challenges for Malaysia鈥檚 newly formed "government of national unity",聽headed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim from the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope).
Jeyakumar Devaraj
Riding the crest of a powerful Bersih (鈥渃lean鈥) democracy movement in the streets, Malaysia鈥檚 Pakatan Rakyat (People's Pact) opposition alliance won 53% of the popular vote in the 2013 general election. Gerrymandered electorates, however, ensured they took only 40% of the seats.
Yet as a new general election approaches, likely early next year, the incumbent Barisan Nasional (National Front, BN) government looks set to easily hold on the power.