• Don't rely on defections, Pakatan
  • Lim Mah Hui
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  • There has been a great deal of rumour and buzz about defections from Barisan Nasional (BN) politicians to the opposition camp.

    All it takes are 30-plus defectors and the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) will form the new federal government, ostensibly led by PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim.

    Is this a welcome sign and move?
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