This August 2020 report by Pusat Kajian SKRM analyzes Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) instability following Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation, arguing that DAP and Amanah have shifted their loyalty to Mahathir over Anwar Ibrahim.
Key Takeaways:
- PH Fragility: Mahathir’s actions—rejecting the Buku Harapan and bypassing consultation—weakened PH and fractured the coalition into pro-Mahathir and pro-Anwar factions.PDF
- Strategic Shift for PKR: Anwar should prioritize strengthening PKR over preserving a unaligned PH coalition.PDF
- New Strategy: Recommendations include rebranding or restructuring PKR, contesting maximum seats independently, bringing in new allies, and modernizing its reform agenda for younger voters.
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NOTE: This document was originally published in August 2020 by Pusat Kajian SKRM (Strategi dan Kepimpinan Rumpun Melayu). We are providing it here as a historical reference and research document. The analysis contained within reflects the political landscape and strategic considerations of Malaysia following the leadership changes and coalition shifts in mid-2020.