The realignment of political forces is a common occurrence and Malaysia is no exception. The nation has witnessed its fair share of political twists and turns over the decades.

However, none could have predicted that Dr Mahathir Mohamad would join a coalition of opposition parties, let alone spearhead it, and work with those whom he had an acrimonious relationship with in the past.

Critics have never failed to accuse Mahathir and his current allies of hypocrisy and political amnesia, recalling how the two were at each other's jugulars when in opposing camps with accusations of racism, corruption and dictatorship.

In view of this, PKR whip Johari Abdul told Malaysiakini that its best for Harapan to steer clear of the past and focus on the future instead...