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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Opposition leaders address ‘Turun Anwar' rally in KL over cost of living, governance issues
Tun Dr Mahathir and Muhyiddin attend the 'Turun Anwar' rally at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today along with other Opposition leaders. – Malay Mail photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 26): An estimated 15,000 people gathered in the capital today for the Opposition-led 'Turun Anwar' rally, where Perikatan Nasional (PN) leaders criticised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership and called for him to step down. Held at Dataran Merdeka in downtown Kuala Lumpur, the rally drew supporters from across the country, many dressed in party colours or black and carrying placards voicing discontent with the current administration. Among the speakers were Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, former prime ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, PN information chief Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau. In his speech, Sanusi accused the prime minister of failing to follow through on promises of reform. 'He promised reform but did the opposite. Everything he said he would do — he didn't,' he said, adding that public trust had been eroded. Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, once a close political ally of Anwar, said the Reformasi movement no longer reflected the ideals it once championed. 'Thousands once rallied behind him shouting 'Reformasi'. Now, people are losing their jobs, suffering — all in the name of justice that no longer exists,' he said. He added that the government needed to take urgent steps to address public dissatisfaction. 'If support brought him to power, that support can also be withdrawn,' he said. Dr Mahathir criticised what he described as a tendency to make public judgments about political opponents. 'Legal matters should go through the courts. We should not see trial by media — it undermines democratic principles,' he said. He also questioned the effectiveness of the RM100 cash aid announced by the government. 'Even high-income groups received it. The money could be better used to help those who truly need it,' he said. Tan Sri Muhyiddin said rising costs of living had made life difficult for many Malaysians, and argued that the government's financial aid policies needed to be better targeted. 'I used to work closely with Anwar, but I cannot ignore what people are experiencing,' he said. Gerakan president Dominic Lau questioned the cost of the prime minister's international travel. 'In eight months, he visited over 30 countries. Each trip costs half a million ringgit, where's the return on investment?' he asked. 'People want action, not photo ops.' Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin led the crowd in chants urging change, saying there was growing frustration among Malaysians. 'RM100 is not enough. We don't want cash handouts,' he said. Despite earlier warnings from the authorities, the rally proceeded peacefully. Police maintained a visible but non-confrontational presence. Organisers maintained they were exercising their constitutional right to assemble and said the turnout — potentially among the largest since the 2018 general election — signalled rising dissatisfaction with the current government. 'We gathered peacefully, and we hope our message is heard,' one organiser said. – Malay Mail Mahathir muhyiddin Turun Anwar rally
Focus Malaysia
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
PSM, Muda keep distance from Muhyiddin's opposition Bloc as PAS cites busy schedules
MUDA and the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) have denied joining Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's proposed united opposition bloc, potentially undermining the former Prime Minister's latest effort to bolster his position within PN. Meanwhile, PAS explained that its leaders were occupied with other commitments, giving the impression that an opposition leader's major effort to rally parties was not a priority for them. PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man explained that party leaders could not attend the meeting due to prior commitments in Kedah following Thursday's 'Himpunan Mandat Negarawan' rally. Muda stated it is open to cooperating with any party sharing its principles while PSM clarified it did not assent to joining PN. 'If we talk about differences, every party present has significant differences. But I think there are a few fundamental issues that we are all concerned about. 'These include the rising cost of living affecting the people, the increasing abuse of power, and the reform promises that remain unfulfilled,' Muda's Acting President, Amira Aisya Abd Aziz said in a statement on Saturday. Nevertheless, she stressed that the opposition must remain strong and principled to hold the government accountable. Muda currently has political understandings with PSM and a cooperation agreement under URA with Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang). PSM deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan said his party attended the meeting as part of its policy to engage with any political group but has not decided to join PN or any new coalition. Any coalition decision must be approved by PSM's Congress. On Friday, Muhyiddin held a meeting with 11 opposition party leaders to discuss the proposal to form a cross-party alliance. Muhyiddin, who is also President of Bersatu, said the discussion aimed to gather views and preliminary agreement on establishing a political coalition involving various opposition parties to strengthen the voice of checks and balances both inside and outside Parliament. —July 20, 2025 Main image: The Diplomat
The Star
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Perikatan seeking unified alliance, says Muhyiddin
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional is aiming to build an alliance of non-government-aligned parties that strives to adopt a unified stance on issues affecting the people and nation, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. As part of this effort, the Perikatan chairman said he met with top leaders of 11 parties on July 18 to discuss and gain feedback for this initiative. 'The establishment of this cross-party alliance aims to strengthen the role of checks and balances for the opposition parties both within and outside Parliament. 'All attendees provided very positive feedback on this proposal. 'God willing, I will bring the views expressed during this meeting to the upcoming Perikatan Nasional supreme council meeting,' Muhyiddin said in a Facebook post. Among those present were Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Gerakan president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau, Malaysian Indian People's Party president Punithan Paramsiven, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, and Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) president Datuk Ibrahim Ali. Other attendees were Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) acting president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz, People's Progressive Party youth chief Sathiah Sudakaran, Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa) president Zamani Ibrahim, United for the Rights of Malaysians Party (Urimai) president Dr. P. Ramasamy and Malaysian Advancement Party president P. Waytha Moorthy. PAS was not present at the meeting but its top leaders, including deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad, said they were aware of the event. When contacted, Idris said the PAS leaders could not attend the meeting because party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and other leaders were still in Kedah on Friday. 'We are in the know (about the meeting), but we were all still in Kedah after the Himpunan Mandat Negarawan rally on Thursday night,' said Idris. Tuan Ibrahim said Muhyiddin is expected to brief Perikatan on what transpired during the meeting. 'There is no difference in opinion between us and Bersatu. Muhyiddin is the Perikatan chairman, and he will present what transpired during the meeting with the non-government bloc for all of us in Perikatan to decide on. 'Although the meeting was not discussed earlier in the Perikatan meeting, we know that the topic will be raised in the next meeting,' Tuan Ibrahim said when contacted. In a statement the day after the meeting, Arutchelvam of PSM said that the party has decided not to join Perikatan or any new alliance. 'Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin presented several proposals, including a cross-party understanding among opposition parties. 'PSM welcomed the discussions and shared our views and position,' said Arutchelvam. He added that PSM is currently pacting only with Muda and Parti Rakyat Malaysia.
Focus Malaysia
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Marzuki rebuts Rafizi's claim: PN did offer DPM post and cabinet roles to BN after GE15
FORMER PKR Deputy President Rafizi Ramli claimed that PN did not offer any positions to BN during post-GE15 negotiations and that PN leader Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin looked down on UMNO. However, former Political Secretary to the eighth Prime Minister, Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad, has now countered Rafizi's claims by revealing a letter proving that PN did offer BN the Deputy Prime Minister post, Cabinet positions, and other government roles. Marzuki insisted that negotiations were cordial, Muhyiddin never belittled UMNO, and it was Rafizi who was lying about what truly happened in those discussions. 'I watched a podcast video by Rafizi claiming that PN did not make any offer to BN during the negotiations to form a government after GE15. 'In fact, he claimed Tan Sri Muhyiddin looked down on UMNO. He said he had an insider in the PN-BN negotiations at Hotel St Regis on 23 November 2022. 'I don't know if he really had an insider or not. Brother Rafizi, you are lying,' he said in a Facebook post on Saturday. Marzuki emphasised that he wasn't merely an insider but was directly involved in the negotiations from beginning to end. He described the discussions with BN as having taken place in a friendly and respectful atmosphere. 'Not once did Muhyiddin belittle UMNO. Moreover, those who attended were all his friends from UMNO and BN. They spoke like friends too. 'Secondly, in any negotiation, there must be offers. The BN delegation came with the offer of BN MPs giving 'en-bloc' support to Muhyiddin as Prime Minister. 'In return, PN offered the Deputy Prime Minister post to BN, Cabinet positions according to the number of parliamentary seats won, and several other matters,' he said. —July 20, 2025 Main image: Sinar Harian
The Star
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Muhyiddin's former political secretary reveals Perikatan offer to BN during GE15 talks
SHAH ALAM: The former political secretary to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has exposed a letter in which he claims that Barisan Nasional had been offered the Deputy Prime Minister's post in talks after the 15th General Elections in 2023. In revealing this, Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad ( pic ) said the letter indicated that Perikatan not only offered the Deputy Prime Minister's role but was also willing to provide Cabinet positions and other government roles as necessary. He said this refutes claims by former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who alleged that Perikatan did not offer any positions and looked down on Barisan. "I watched a video of Rafizi claiming that Perikatan made no offers to Barisan during the government formation negotiations after GE15,' said Marzuki. "In fact, he claimed that Muhyiddin looked down on Umno. He said he had insiders in the Perikatan-Barisan negotiations at the St Regis Hotel on Nov 23, 2022. I don't know if he really has 'insiders'. Rafizi, you are lying," Marzuki added in a Facebook post on Saturday (July 19). Marzuki then said that he was fully involved in the negotiations from beginning to end and added that the talks took place in a cordial atmosphere. "Never once did Muhyiddin belittle Umno. Besides, everyone present were his friends in Umno and Barisan. They spoke like friends. "Secondly, there must be offers in negotiations. The Barisan delegation came with the offer of Barisan Members of Parliament giving 'en-bloc' support to Muhyiddin as Prime Minister,' said Marzuki. "In return, Perikatan offered the Deputy Prime Minister position to Barisan, along with Cabinet positions based on the composition of parliamentary seats won, and several other matters," he said. He added that the Deputy Prime Minister from Barisan was not determined; it had to be negotiated between the Prime Minister and Barisan leadership. Marzuki then said that at the end of the negotiations, the Barisan delegation led by Deputy Chairman, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, requested that the offers be made in writing for presentation at the Umno supreme council meeting that evening. "After the negotiations ended, I sat with Perikatan Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin, and others to prepare a letter containing Perikatan's offer to Barisan. "The letter addressed to the Barisan Deputy Chairman, was handed over on the same day. At that time, I saw no reason for Umno to reject the offer with the reasonable terms discussed and agreed upon in principle during the negotiations. It just needed to be brought to the Umno supreme council for confirmation," he said. However, Marzuki added that he was unsure if the letter was discussed at the Umno supreme council meeting on the night of Nov 23. He then said that later on that night, he was surprised to read a media statement from the Umno secretary-general stating that the supreme council had decided to reject cooperation with Perikatan and chose to collaborate with Pakatan Harapan instead. "I was speechless. But what can be done? It was already late at night, the decision had been made, the body was tired, so I just went to sleep, hoping that tomorrow would be better than yesterday,' said Marzuki. "I am not an important person, but I have been destined to be involved in many political negotiations. I do not like to disclose negotiation details, but if it has become a source of lies and slander, it is my responsibility to state the truth,' he added.
