COMMENT | In the fog of Malaysian politics, few alliances have been as dramatic and fraught as that between Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim.

Once mentor and protégé, turned bitter enemies, then uneasy allies but their dynamic has profoundly shaped Malaysia’s political landscape over the past few decades.

Since 1998, I have been a supporter of Anwar even when it was risky to do so. I believed in his cause and his message of reform and justice.

At a time when speaking up for Anwar could attract unwanted attention, I persisted because I was convinced, he was the change Malaysia needed.

However, in recent years, particularly since late 2022, my perception has...