The return of money politics and other manoeuvres shows PKR is descending into a deep, dark abyss, which may be near impossible to climb out of.
If it is not remedied in its infancy, then it is hard to see how the party can uphold its original purpose on reformasi principles of fairness, a voice for the people, and fighting for the rights and privileges of the rakyat, regardless of race or religion, amongst others.
This is what captured the imagination of the people who saw the across-the-board support for PKR and its allies in Pakatan Harapan, resulting in a resounding victory in the 2018 general election, finally consigning Umno/BN to ignominious defeat following 61 years of uninterrupted power.
But this has crumbled...