
Anwar slams global rise of jingoism, xenophobia
'Extreme identity politics and polemics contribute to the conditions in which the seductive call to violence festers.'

'Extreme identity politics and polemics contribute to the conditions in which the seductive call to violence festers.'

As for working with Mahathir, he adds: 'I am not a hypocrite, and I will say it was a difficult decision'.


The PKR president says speculations of a rift between him and the premier are inaccurate.

UPDATED 2.18PM | But that does not mean I did not go through the proper channels, he adds.

Observers point out that many in Bersatu were until recently members of Umno.



The PKR president clarifies his remarks in an interview with the Financial Times.


'Mahathir and Anwar understand the matter more than anyone else in Harapan and they will be able to decide'.

UPDATED 2.10PM | Otai Reformis wants Mahathir to hand over power to Anwar in two years.

COMMENT | A test of the New Malaysia is in knowing much on this question – and assuming little.


They say any open war will be detrimental to the party and Harapan.


COMMENT | Can Anwar keep the peace and appease both camps in the party?

COMMENT | All of us – primarily the two protagonists – must put the interests of the nation first.

The Harapan sec-gen says the coalition only decided that Anwar would take over, not when.

PKR president also warns of 'invisible hands' out to sabotage the reform agenda.



