MP SPEAKS | Making a new political alignment work

MP SPEAKS | There has been much speculation, in light of recent events in Perak, that Pakatan Harapan could forge some kind of cooperation with Umno and BN.

Anything taking place in Perak will have national repercussions.

A development of this kind will naturally be a major, if not earth-shaking event in Malaysian politics.

As a PKR MP, I firmly believe that Harapan is the best platform to achieve a progressive, equitable Malaysia.

Any new alignment must have the interest of the rakyat at heart – this is non-negotiable.

However, it must also be recognised that political realignments are nothing new in Malaysia.

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