Confidence pact loosens BN’s hold on Anwar’s govt, say analysts
The confidence and supply agreement is seen as a long-term strategy to show that the Anwar Ibrahim government 'still has something up its sleeve'.
Political analysts assert that the recent confidence and supply agreement between Anwar Ibrahim's government and seven opposition MPs will strengthen the coalition's position, reducing reliance on Barisan Nasional. Syaza Shukri, a political analyst from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, posits that the agreement ensures Anwar's government will remain in power until its term ends, regardless of Barisan Nasional's backing.
She argues this is a long-term strategy to demonstrate the government's independence and guard against snap elections. The agreement stipulates that the government must fulfill two demands: limit the prime minister's term and separate the roles of the attorney-general and public prosecutor. In return, the six Bersatu MPs and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman pledge to support the Anwar government until the parliamentary term concludes and assist with approving the 2007 budget.
However, the agreement could exacerbate tensions between Umno and Pakatan Harapan, as Umno's grassroots are unenthusiastic about partnering with PH, particularly DAP.
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