COMMENT | Six years ago today, the first non-Umno government collapsed after Bersatu pulled out from Pakatan Harapan and 11 PKR MPs quit PKR. Dr Mahathir Mohamad tactically resigned but failed to come back to power again.

Exactly three years and three months ago, Anwar Ibrahim started his premiership and has surpassed his three immediate predecessors, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Muhyiddin and Mahathir in duration.

Given the prime minister's 10-year tenure limit that he is introducing and expected to be passed, Anwar would not last longer than 10 years (interregnum excluded). This would practically block the return of Najib Abdul Razak, who had served nine years and one month.

Holding a parliamentary super-majority of 153 seats (69 percent), Anwar can serve until the end of the 15th Parliament, Dec 18, 2027, if he does not seek early dissolution. There is no imminent risk of...