Cracks Reappear in Malaysia’s Opposition Party Bersatu with Secretary-General Azmin Ali Called ‘Unfit’ to Lead

Cracks reappear in Malaysia’s opposition party Bersatu with secretary-general Azmin Ali called ‘unfit’ to lead

The latest turmoil could disrupt political cooperation within the larger Perikatan Nasional opposition bloc, say observers.

Malaysia MPs say colleague is unfit to lead because he may have been in a gay sex video

Members of Malaysian political party Bersatu say colleague Azmin Ali is should not become party leader because of claims he appeared in a gay sex video back in 2019. In 2019 a video was shared online that allegedly showed two men engaged in sexual activity. Homosexual sex is illegal in Malaysia, a relic of Britain’s colonial rule of the nation. Those found guilty of homosexuality can face up to twenty years in prison. The video that spread on so…

Bersatu leader jumps to Azmin’s defence over ‘unfit to lead’ claim

Selangor Bersatu associate wing chief Goh Gaik Meng says under Azmin Ali’s leadership, PN won 22 seats in the last state polls.

Malaysia’s Ongoing Opposition Leadership Struggle: Spoiled for Choice?

Malaysia’s political system is not a presidential one, and is instead based on the Westminster model; but there is an increasing tendency for its parties to want to name a presidential-style “poster boy”. This is partly due to the charismatic personality of the incumbent prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, which makes political contests in Malaysia a battle of personalities rather than policies. But beyond that, it also speaks to the internal jockeyi…