Malaysia’s political landscape is shifting again, with Perikatan Nasional appointing a new opposition leader; Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi moving to take over Parti Bersama Malaysia; and Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional preparing to contest Johor independently.
Are these isolated tactical moves, or early signs of a broader political realignment as parties reposition themselves ahead of the coming general election?
BFM speaks to Aliran honorary assistant secretary Dr Azmil Tayeb, a political scientist at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Presenters: Shazana Mokhtar & Richard Bradbury
Producer: Tun Hizami Hashim/BFM
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