Dr Mahathir Mohamad may not be in the country but he is nevertheless following the latest political developments in Malaysia very closely.

In a letter written sent to Malaysiakini today, the former prime minister said that the recent decision by Gerakan leader Lee Kah Choon to take up key posts in the DAP-led Pakatan Rakyat government shows that “the window of opportunity” is closing fast for the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.