Challenges before the new Malaysian government
Hindustan TimesThe elimination of the distinctions based on race, colour, creed, and gender has been a long-held dream of the proponents of a free world devoid of lines of differentiations between humans. As clear from the statements Anwar made, immediately post his election, the issues of race, religion, marginalisation, corruption and confidence in the elected government remain thorny issues in Malaysia. In fact, Anwar’s appointment came only after five days of negotiations in which his PH coalition vied with Muhyiddin Yassin’s Perikatan Nasional bloc for the support necessary to form the next government. While the election of a cosmopolitan government is a welcome change in a diverse country like Malaysia, amidst rising inward looking policies across the globe, the dangers remain as exemplified by the rising support for a party like PAS. The common Malaysian would benefit from policies of a cosmopolitan government and Anwar’s coalition needs to ensure it can give Malaysia the political and economic stability it has been long vying for.
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