In a startling turn of events, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's grip on the role of Perikatan chairman appears to be slipping away, and the unexpected meeting between Perikatan's deputy chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, and Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad could have profound implications for Malaysia's political landscape. Datuk Dr. Salleh Said Keruak, the former Sabah chief minister, weighed in on this political drama, shedding light on the motivations and potential consequences of this development.
Salleh asserted that Abdul Hadi's decision to meet with Dr. Mahathir was driven by a strategic imperative: to sustain the momentum of the "green wave" that has been sweeping across Malaysian politics. He emphasized that this choice was understandable given Dr. Mahathir's unparalleled political experience, having previously served as prime minister on two separate occasions. In Salleh's view, Abdul Hadi's goal was to harness Dr. Mahathir's impressive political track record to safeguard the gains PAS had secured in recent state and general elections.
The rendezvous on September 4th, where four menteri besar of Perikatan-led states gathered with Dr. Mahathir, resulted in an agreement in principle to establish a strategic cooperation and investments group called State Government Four (SG4). This move indicates a potential realignment of political forces that could reshape the future of Malaysian politics.
Salleh further speculated that Muhyiddin is unlikely to take these developments lightly. There is a growing possibility that he may explore alternative political avenues. He acknowledged the reality that, akin to Dr. Mahathir's belief, Muhyiddin understands the fluid nature of politics, where alliances can shift unexpectedly.
Despite the turbulence within Perikatan, Muhyiddin still retains his position as the president of Bersatu. In the face of uncertainty, he will likely rely on his political acumen to safeguard his interests and ambitions. As the situation unfolds, Malaysia's political landscape is bracing for a period of flux, with the outcome of this power struggle between key political figures remaining uncertain.
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