A simple vision for Harapan - and the country

The question of whether Anwar Ibrahim would succeed Mahathir in the indicated time-frame continued to occupy the nation and to distract Harapan from the business of government. It did not help that Anwar did not have a position in the cabinet. Speculation intensified when Mohamed Azmin Ali was appointed as economic affairs minister with authority over important bumiputera Institutions.

Many believe that Mahathir's's only problem with Umno was corruption and Najib Abdul Razak. The defeat of Umno in the 14th general election and the arrest and prosecution of Najib was sufficient for Mahathir. Good honest government would solve all other problems. Mahathir wanted Umno crossovers to bolster Bersatu's strength and to obtain for Harapan a two-thirds majority within Parliament. There was resistance within Harapan to such a move and an outcry from many Harapan supporters.

It appears to some observers that Harapan is pulling in many directions. As a result, they appear to be standing still. The unilateral decision on the appointment of Latheefa appears to have been made because of the impatience of Mahathir to move on. Latheefa herself appears to be a popular choice. But the unhappiness with the process says something about unhappiness within the coalition.There is a need for a common vision that all coalition members can subscribe to.

That kind of thinking leaves no room for argument. It is unconstitutional. It will never be accepted by non-Malays and by many Malays. There is, however, fear among some Malays that equality would mean meritocracy and that would result in Malays being left behind. If the belief is that Malays will never ever be able to compete with the Chinese, then that fear is valid.

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